Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $46,920 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $28,140
90th percentile $99,820
Employed locally 370
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,140
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $74,540
    90th
    $99,820

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 75% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $69,060
    Michigan $66,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,530
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,440
    Sheboygan, WI $61,110
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,260

    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
    Counter and Rental Clerks$30,420
    Insurance Sales Agents$56,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Athens, GA is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.05 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Athens, GA is 29.2% below the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Athens?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $28,140 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.