Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $63,400 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $96,030
Employed locally 550
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $50,010
    50th (median)
    $63,400
    75th
    $79,000
    90th
    $96,030

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 116% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,320
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $75,190
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $74,480
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,160
    Rome, GA $72,100
    Warner Robins, GA $71,370

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,780
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,700
    Special Education Teachers, All Other $78,990
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Valdosta, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Valdosta, GA is 1.7% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,010.