Registered Nurses Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $74,450 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.79
10th percentile $62,710
90th percentile $90,810
Employed locally 1,060
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,710
    25th
    $63,200
    50th (median)
    $74,450
    75th
    $78,160
    90th
    $90,810

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 136% Median Registered Nurses salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $101,840
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,370
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $95,380
    Warner Robins, GA $88,270
    Albany, GA $86,560
    Michigan $85,670

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,490
    Pharmacists $128,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $57,840
    Nurse Practitioners $113,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Valdosta, GA is $35.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Valdosta, GA is 20.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,710 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,200.