SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Middle Georgia, GA the median wage is $61,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Middle Georgia, GA the median wage is $61,300. That is 15.0% lower than the national median of $72,080. Pay ranges from under $29,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,680 to $94,110.
Employment stands at 660, or 4.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $68,520. Of the 352 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 102nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −59.6% |
| 25th | $43,680 | −39.4% |
| Median (50th) | $61,300 | −15.0% |
| 75th | $94,110 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $136,290 | +89.1% |
| Mean | $75,540 | +4.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $68,520 | 940 | |
| 2 | Dalton | $65,930 | 790 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $64,990 | 27,650 | |
| 4 | Savannah | $64,170 | 1,480 | |
| 5 | Rome | $63,420 | 230 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $63,180 | 570 | |
| 7 | Athens | $62,080 | 560 | |
| 8 | Augusta | $61,510 | 1,250 | |
| 9 | Macon | $61,400 | 640 | |
| 10 | Albany | $58,560 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Middle Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $61,300 goes as far as $63,655 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,655US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,300 a year, 15.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $136,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $68,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Middle Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $61,300, or $29.47 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 $72,080, so pay in Middle Georgia, GA is 15.0% 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 Middle Georgia, GA earns more than $136,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 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 Gainesville, at $68,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Middle Georgia, GA. 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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