Social Workers, All Other pay range in Valdosta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,380 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Valdosta earn between $44,620 and $97,470.
- $35K10th
- $45K25th
- $87KMedian
- $97K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,620 | $6,052 | $34.91 |
| Median | $87,420 | $7,285 | $42.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,620 | $3,718 | $21.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Valdosta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other social workers in Valdosta earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($79,100) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | $72,620 | $87,420 | $34,980 | $103,380 | 40 |
| Georgia | $79,100 | $78,260 | $42,930 | $126,650 | 1,510 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Valdosta
On the average salary of $72,620, a single filer in Valdosta takes home about $57,043 a year, or $4,754 a month and $2,194 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 other social workers? 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 $72,620 buys what about $82,269 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Valdosta ($39,110). A typical home costs $226,628, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Valdosta ranks 5th of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($88,540).
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Valdosta: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Valdosta?
$34.91 an hour on average, and $42.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Valdosta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Valdosta?
About $57,043 a year ($4,754 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,620.
Do other social workers earn more in Valdosta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Valdosta, GA (46660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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