Financial Managers Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $127,380 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.24
10th percentile $73,870
90th percentile —
Employed locally 200
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,870
    25th
    $97,400
    50th (median)
    $127,380
    75th
    $168,040

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 203% Median Financial Managers salary is 103% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $168,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $167,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $162,660
    Sheboygan, WI $139,430
    Savannah, GA $139,220
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $138,840

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,220
    Managers, All Other $95,720
    Medical and Health Services Managers $140,640
    Food Service Managers $60,980
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,060
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $60,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Athens, GA is $61.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $132.83 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Athens, GA is 21.2% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Athens?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,870 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,400.