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Valdosta, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Valdosta, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Valdosta, GA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 199 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Valdosta, GA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Valdosta, GA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time8——
Part-time8—$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary3——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail105—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants80——
Consumer Goods31—$18.57/hr n=6
Manufacturing12——
Real Estate7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager48
  • Retail Associate22
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Server / Host10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Cook / Kitchen8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail105
  • Food Service / Restaurants80
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Manufacturing12
  • Real Estate7
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified178 · 89%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Part-time8 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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