SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia is $30,840 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 12.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia is $30,840 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 12.9%. Half of workers earn between $27,610 and $36,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,590 and the ninetieth at $46,430.
The area has 143,120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 29.3 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 41st by median wage. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $32,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 704th of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,590 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $27,610 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $30,840 | −12.9% |
| 75th | $36,420 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $46,430 | +31.1% |
| Mean | $33,980 | −4.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $32,850 | 84,970 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $31,870 | 2,590 | |
| 3 | Warner Robins | $30,650 | 2,460 | |
| 4 | Rome | $30,590 | 1,520 | |
| 5 | Brunswick | $30,200 | 1,790 | |
| 6 | Savannah | $30,160 | 6,820 | |
| 7 | Hinesville | $29,880 | 670 | |
| 8 | Augusta | $29,350 | 6,930 | |
| 9 | Athens | $29,240 | 2,810 | |
| 10 | Dalton | $29,140 | 1,360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $30,840 goes as far as $32,025 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,025US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,840 a year, 12.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,590 to $46,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 143,120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $32,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $30,840, or $14.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,410, so pay in Georgia is 12.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $46,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $32,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 143,120 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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