Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $26,990 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.98
10th percentile $21,260
90th percentile $37,960
Employed locally 90
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,260
    25th
    $22,490
    50th (median)
    $26,990
    75th
    $27,760
    90th
    $37,960

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 49% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $35,470
    Morgantown, WV $35,220
    Gainesville, FL $34,310
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $34,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $34,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,480

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,960
    Food Preparation Workers $29,090
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Valdosta, GA is $12.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.01 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Valdosta, GA is 21.7% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $21,260 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,490.