Firefighters Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $42,510 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.44
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $49,000
Employed locally 160
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $30,780
    50th (median)
    $42,510
    75th
    $43,170
    90th
    $49,000

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 78% Median Firefighters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,040
    Security Guards $33,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $52,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Valdosta, GA is $20.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Valdosta, GA is 28.6% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,780.