Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Valdosta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,800 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Valdosta earn between $83,210 and $137,340.
- $67K10th
- $83K25th
- $107KMedian
- $137K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,820 | $8,902 | $51.36 |
| Median | $106,900 | $8,908 | $51.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,210 | $6,934 | $40.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,340 | $11,445 | $66.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Valdosta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Valdosta earn 23% less than the Georgia average ($139,230) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | $106,820 | $106,900 | $66,940 | $172,800 | 60 |
| Georgia | $139,230 | $110,200 | $72,910 | $230,780 | 2,890 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Valdosta
On the average salary of $106,820, a single filer in Valdosta takes home about $79,396 a year, or $6,616 a month and $3,054 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Valdosta a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Valdosta area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $106,820 buys what about $121,014 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Valdosta ($39,110). A typical home costs $226,628, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Georgia cities
Valdosta ranks 3rd of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($257,050).
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Valdosta: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Valdosta?
$51.36 an hour on average, and $51.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Valdosta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Valdosta?
About $79,396 a year ($6,616 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,820.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Valdosta than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9033; area Valdosta, GA (46660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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