salary$29,240 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,380per year
Jobs in the area2,810people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Athens?
Expensive. Rent of $1,426 a month takes 58.5% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Retail Salesperson pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Athens
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Athens, GA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area is $29,240 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,080 and $45,380.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Athens?
Typical rent of $1,426 a month takes 58.5% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area.