Medical Assistants Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $34,230 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.46
10th percentile $28,270
90th percentile $39,720
Employed locally 350
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,270
    25th
    $29,940
    50th (median)
    $34,230
    75th
    $36,250
    90th
    $39,720

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,330
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,590
    Logan, UT-ID $40,280

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,400
    Nursing Assistants$33,140
    Phlebotomists$35,080
    Dental Assistants$39,390
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$35,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Valdosta, GA is $16.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.50 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Valdosta, GA is 22.6% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,270 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,940.