Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $43,300 -43.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.82
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $58,310
Employed locally 260
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $43,180
    50th (median)
    $43,300
    75th
    $48,330
    90th
    $58,310

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 79% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,060
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,670
    Sheboygan, WI $75,880
    Michigan $74,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,230
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $64,740

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,040
    Firefighters$42,510
    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 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Valdosta, GA is $20.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Valdosta, GA is 43.2% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,180.