Cost of hiring in Valdosta, GA
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 15 jobs in Valdosta, with about 780 people1. Medians run from $31,190 a year for virtual receptionists to $77,730 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Valdosta
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | -12.1% | 450 | |
| Accountant | -12.3% | 310 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -14.6% | 60 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -17.7% | 110 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -17.9% | 340 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.3% | 100 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -21.2% | 780 | |
| HR Assistant | -22.8% | 30 | |
| Office Manager | -22.8% | 430 | |
| Paralegal | -23.4% | 140 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -23.7% | 540 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -23.8% | 510 | |
| Project Coordinator | -24.0% | 110 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -26.5% | 250 | |
| Recruiter | -27.2% | 260 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $35,260 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $45,497 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Valdosta against the US
Valdosta pays below the US median for all 15 roles. The gap is smallest for bookkeepers (-12.1%) and accountants (-12.3%) and largest for recruiters (-27.2%). The middle gap across all 15 is -22.8%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for marketing specialists, #198 of 516 areas by median pay; its lowest is for medical administrative assistants, #507 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Valdosta has more medical administrative assistants (11.5% of these jobs here, against 6.1% nationally) and payroll specialists (1.4% against 1.0%), and fewer project coordinators (2.5% against 6.8%) and marketing specialists (2.5% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Monroe, LA is nearest, at -22.8%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | -22.1% | 16 | 7,690 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | -22.3% | 14 | 3,590 |
| Hammond, LA | -22.6% | 14 | 3,540 |
| Valdosta, GA | -22.8% (this area) | 15 | 4,420 |
| Monroe, LA | -22.8% | 16 | 7,200 |
| Alexandria, LA | -23.3% | 14 | 4,980 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in Valdosta span $34,360–$128,980, the widest band (3.8×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $29,810–$46,640. Wider than nationally for administrative assistants and accountants, narrower for paralegals and sales development representatives. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, recruiters, project coordinators and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($64,240 against a $51,440 median for sales development representatives).
Valdosta against Georgia (US state)
Against Georgia (US state) as a whole, Valdosta pays less for every one of the 15 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for executive assistants (-9.5%) and is furthest below for sales development representatives (-31.7%). It has the lowest median in Georgia (US state) for recruiters, office managers and payroll specialists and 2 more roles.
Other areas in Georgia
By jobs in these roles, Valdosta is #15 of 18 areas in Georgia. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Macon-Bibb County to Hinesville.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 8,500 | 16 |
| Gainesville, GA | 8,420 | 17 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 7,860 | 15 |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | 6,290 | 16 |
| Dalton, GA | 5,620 | 17 |
| Albany, GA | 5,610 | 15 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 5,090 | 15 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | 3,760 | 14 |
| Rome, GA | 3,220 | 13 |
| Hinesville, GA | 1,370 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Valdosta?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $77,730 a year, about $100,297 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $31,190.
Is hiring in Valdosta cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 15 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for recruiters (-27.2%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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