Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $39,570 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $22,720
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 40
National median $61,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,720
    25th
    $26,740
    50th (median)
    $39,570
    75th
    $54,090
    90th
    $59,240

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising Sales Agents salary vs area income 63% Median Advertising Sales Agents salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Advertising Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,530
    New York $94,990
    Ogden, UT $93,430
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $92,310
    Lincoln, NE $83,830

    Nearby metros — Advertising Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $63,970
    Michigan $62,420
    Gainesville, FL $60,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,910
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,340
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,660

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,830
    Cashiers $27,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,920
    Insurance Sales Agents $56,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising Sales Agents make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Athens, GA is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Advertising Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Advertising Sales Agents salary in Athens, GA is 35.6% below the national median of $61,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Advertising Sales Agents in Athens?

    Entry-level Advertising Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $22,720 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,740.