Customer Service Representatives Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $35,060 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $48,520
Employed locally 1,390
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,790
    50th (median)
    $35,060
    75th
    $41,570
    90th
    $48,520

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 56% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $46,160
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,480
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $42,810
    Michigan $42,560
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $42,320

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in Athens, GA is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in Athens, GA is 18.1% below the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in Athens?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,790.