Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Georgia
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Georgia have a median of $63,860 a year, below the national $72,080 (−11%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 33% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama pay more (up to $70,990 in North Carolina) and Florida and Tennessee pay less (down to $61,630 in Tennessee). Georgia employs 43,630 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 8.93 per 1,000 jobs, the 9th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.12 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $17.22 | $23.19 | $30.70 | $44.33 | $64.59 | $37.80 | 43,630 | 8.93 | 1.12 |
| Annual | $35,830 | $48,240 | $63,860 | $92,210 | $134,350 | $78,630 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.79 | $24.27 | $34.65 | $47.90 | $66.13 | $39.68 | 1,238,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $39,090 | $50,470 | $72,080 | $99,640 | $137,550 | $82,530 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 9th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.12
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.93
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $32.94 | $68,520 | $38,610 | $136,250 | 940 | 9.04 | 1.13 |
| Dalton, GA | $31.70 | $65,930 | $38,150 | $138,960 | 790 | 12.15 | 1.53 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $31.25 | $64,990 | $37,310 | $138,230 | 27,650 | 9.57 | 1.20 |
| Savannah, GA | $30.85 | $64,170 | $33,780 | $128,250 | 1,480 | 7.46 | 0.94 |
| Rome, GA | $30.49 | $63,420 | $28,490 | $123,260 | 230 | 5.22 | 0.66 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $30.37 | $63,180 | $36,400 | $130,260 | 570 | 4.94 | 0.62 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $29.85 | $62,080 | $32,870 | $139,820 | 560 | 5.83 | 0.73 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $29.57 | $61,510 | $32,520 | $134,610 | 1,250 | 5.37 | 0.67 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $29.52 | $61,400 | $34,650 | $127,310 | 640 | 6.73 | 0.85 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29.14 | $60,600 | $34,670 | $130,000 | 1,750 | 6.53 | 0.82 |
| Albany, GA | $28.15 | $58,560 | $30,240 | $114,850 | 500 | 8.62 | 1.08 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $27.07 | $56,300 | $28,550 | $102,900 | 230 | 3.03 | 0.38 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $26.44 | $54,990 | $27,910 | $124,990 | 220 | 4.67 | 0.59 |
| Valdosta, GA | $25.18 | $52,360 | $26,960 | $117,060 | 430 | 7.94 | 1.00 |
| Hinesville, GA | $23.80 | $49,500 | $36,750 | $94,980 | 50 | 2.45 | 0.31 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29.58 | $61,520 | $31,270 | $125,400 | 1,360 | 7.08 | 0.89 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29.47 | $61,300 | $29,120 | $136,290 | 660 | 4.73 | 0.59 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29.08 | $60,490 | $31,660 | $124,480 | 1,290 | 6.90 | 0.87 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27.52 | $57,250 | $28,650 | $121,170 | 490 | 5.55 | 0.70 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $30.70 | $63,860 | 43,630 | 1.12 |
| Alabama | $30.84 | $64,140 | 20,470 | 1.22 |
| Florida | $30.04 | $62,490 | 92,920 | 1.18 |
| North Carolina | $34.13 | $70,990 | 49,110 | 1.25 |
| South Carolina | $30.89 | $64,250 | 22,010 | 1.20 |
| Tennessee | $29.63 | $61,630 | 23,850 | 0.91 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.