Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $53,230 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $27,360
90th percentile $93,000
Employed locally 190
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,360
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $53,230
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $93,000

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 85% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,430
    Morgantown, WV $64,500
    Savannah, GA $59,730
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $56,190
    Sheboygan, WI $56,000

    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 Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Athens, GA is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Athens, GA is 5.5% below the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $27,360 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.