Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $31,530 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.16
10th percentile $21,670
90th percentile $61,330
Employed locally 320
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,670
    25th
    $23,130
    50th (median)
    $31,530
    75th
    $45,230
    90th
    $61,330

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $44,200
    Dalton, GA $39,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,410
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,500
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,470

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,140
    Light Truck Drivers$39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Athens, GA is $15.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Athens, GA is 15.1% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Athens?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,670 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,130.