Software Developers Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $103,220 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.62
10th percentile $54,460
90th percentile $165,460
Employed locally 80
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,460
    25th
    $80,250
    50th (median)
    $103,220
    75th
    $164,200
    90th
    $165,460

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 189% Median Software Developers salary is 89% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,100
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $130,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $129,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,780
    Gainesville, GA $124,960
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $121,590

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,810
    Computer Occupations, All Other $74,380
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $70,480
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Valdosta, GA is $49.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.30 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Valdosta, GA is 22.4% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Valdosta?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $54,460 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,250.