Metro profile · CBSA 46660
Healthcare wages in Valdosta, GA
22 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-22
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
43
Across 22 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Valdosta
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
22 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $246,190 | $232,896 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,050 | $91,809 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $68,470 | $64,773 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,380 | $41,037 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $127,810 | $120,908 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $92,430 | $87,439 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $117,400 | $111,060 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $37,360 | $35,343 | 43 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $67,600 | $63,950 | 43 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $37,250 | $35,239 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,630 | $48,842 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,040 | $32,202 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,510 | $33,592 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $204,720 | $193,665 | 42 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $74,360 | $70,345 | 42 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $49,860 | $47,168 | 42 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,440 | $56,230 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,100 | $26,583 | 42 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $35,320 | $33,413 | 42 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $67,100 | $63,477 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $70,870 | $67,043 | 41 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $46,410 | $43,904 | 41 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Valdosta
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.