Is Atlanta a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?

At a $32,850 median, Atlanta is $2,560 (7%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Atlanta?

Target employers paying toward the $36,830 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Atlanta and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Atlanta, GA

Median: $15.79/hour ($32,850/year) — $2,560 (7%) below the national median. Range: $28,530–$36,830.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Retail Sales Associate salary guide

The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Atlanta, GA is $15.79/hour ($32,850/year) ($2,560 (7%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,530–$36,830. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$15.79/hour ($32,850/year)	BLS
Range	$28,530–$36,830	BLS

### Key facts for Retail Sales Associate in Atlanta Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Atlanta vs. National Average

25th Pct (Atlanta) $28,530

Median (Atlanta) $32,850

75th Pct (Atlanta) $36,830

National median: $35,410/yr. Atlanta is $2,560 (7%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).

Retail Sales Associate pay in Atlanta, GA — common questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Atlanta, GA?: The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Atlanta, GA is $15.79/hour ($32,850/year) ($2,560 (7%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,530–$36,830 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Atlanta a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?: At a $32,850 median, Atlanta is $2,560 (7%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Atlanta?: Target employers paying toward the $36,830 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Atlanta and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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