The annual and hourly salary statistics of helpers--production workers in Valdosta, Georgia are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of helpers--production workers in Valdosta is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $16,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $17,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $18,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $20,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $24,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for helpers--production workers in Valdosta, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $24,610. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $18,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $16,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of helpers--production workers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $18,730 | -2.03% | -8.38% |
| 2016 | $19,110 | -5.65% | - |
| 2015 | $20,190 | -2.48% | - |
| 2014 | $20,690 | 5.56% | - |
| 2013 | $19,540 | -3.89% | - |
| 2012 | $20,300 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $18,730, Valdosta is the lowest paying city for helpers--production workers in state of Georgia, following city of Dalton (median annual salary of $26,190). Compared with the highest paying city Dalton, the median annual salary of helpers--production workers in Valdosta is 28.5 percent (28.5%) lower.