Sales Managers Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $107,000 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.44
10th percentile $58,630
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,630
    25th
    $80,630
    50th (median)
    $107,000
    75th
    $173,620

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 170% Median Sales Managers salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $159,870
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $156,950
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $144,770
    Sheboygan, WI $140,090
    Michigan $136,480
    Columbus, GA-AL $136,340

    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
    Financial Managers $127,380
    Food Service Managers $60,980
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $60,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Athens, GA is $51.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.55 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Athens, GA is 22.5% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $58,630 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,630.