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How much does a firefighter make in Valdosta?

$34,600a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Valdosta, GA metro area. That is $16.63 an hour or $2,883 a month.

Hourly
$16.63
Vs. national median
-42%
Rank among cities
331 of 347
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,150Median: $34,600Highest 10%: $61,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,150$14.01
25th$30,480$14.65
Median$34,600$16.63
75th$36,020$17.32
90th$61,400$29.52

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Savannah, GA$50,470
Hinesville, GA$49,210
Columbus, GA$48,770
Dalton, GA$48,110
Augusta, GA$47,540
Atlanta, GA$47,300
Gainesville, GA$46,870
Albany, GA$46,540
Chattanooga, TN$46,060
Macon, GA$45,660
Rome, GA$44,780
Warner Robins, GA$40,330
Firefighter salary in Georgia Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Valdosta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$63,950
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator$55,520
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,960
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$43,640
Security Guard$32,810
Salaries for every job in Valdosta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Valdosta?

The median hourly pay in the Valdosta, GA metro area is $16.63 ($34,600 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Valdosta than the national average?

No: $34,600 against $59,280 nationally, 42% less.

How does Valdosta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,550, so Valdosta pays 26% less.

Where does Valdosta rank for firefighter pay?

331 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Valdosta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,400 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.