Parts Salespersons Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $33,910 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.30
10th percentile $22,930
90th percentile $60,540
Employed locally 160
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,930
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $33,910
    75th
    $42,220
    90th
    $60,540

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 54% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,210
    Gainesville, GA $42,590
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,370
    Sheboygan, WI $40,920
    Hinesville, GA $38,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,900

    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 Parts Salespersons make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Athens, GA is $16.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Athens, GA is 9.4% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Athens?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,930 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.