Sales Managers Salary
The median pay for a sales managers in Rome, GA is $129,660/year ($62.34/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $199K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.16), which stretches that salary to about $143,811 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,192/month, or 15.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $130K get you in Rome?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rome’s Regional Price Parity (90.16). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Rome
Pay for sales managers in Rome runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $148K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,192/month, 15.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.16 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Rome can be a reasonable trade-off for sales managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for sales managers in metros near Rome, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $167K | $167K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $139K | $151K |
| Savannah | $147K | $154K |
| Gainesville | $133K | $138K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rome, GA
Entry-level sales managers (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $130K. Top earners bring in $199K or more, a $126K spread from bottom to top.
Sales Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Sales Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $218K | +47% | 38,510 |
| Massachusetts | $191K | +29% | 15,010 |
| Virginia | $191K | +29% | 9,670 |
| Colorado | $181K | +22% | 8,780 |
| Washington | $174K | +17% | 10,030 |
| New Jersey | $173K | +17% | 20,090 |
| Connecticut | $162K | +9% | 8,560 |
| Kansas | $160K | +8% | 6,820 |
| Georgia | $160K | +8% | 17,690 |
| Maine | $159K | +7% | N/A |
| Oregon | $156K | +5% | 5,260 |
| Illinois | $155K | +5% | 32,240 |
| Rhode Island | $155K | +5% | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $152K | +2% | 11,240 |
| North Carolina | $150K | +1% | 16,920 |
| Arizona | $146K | -2% | 13,870 |
| New Hampshire | $142K | -4% | 2,820 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | -4% | 1,930 |
| Vermont | $139K | -6% | 930 |
| Maryland | $137K | -7% | N/A |
| Michigan | $137K | -8% | 17,950 |
| Utah | $137K | -8% | 8,990 |
| South Dakota | $136K | -8% | 450 |
| Texas | $136K | -8% | 76,010 |
| Ohio | $136K | -9% | 22,840 |
| Idaho | $135K | -9% | 2,490 |
| California | $135K | -9% | 112,440 |
| Wisconsin | $135K | -9% | 10,480 |
| Iowa | $134K | -10% | 3,260 |
| Florida | $132K | -11% | 46,480 |
| Indiana | $131K | -11% | 9,700 |
| South Carolina | $131K | -12% | 9,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $131K | -12% | 20,460 |
| Wyoming | $130K | -12% | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $129K | -13% | 3,250 |
| Kentucky | $129K | -13% | 6,650 |
| Tennessee | $128K | -14% | 12,270 |
| Nebraska | $127K | -14% | 3,000 |
| Alabama | $124K | -16% | 4,670 |
| North Dakota | $120K | -19% | 550 |
| Montana | $117K | -21% | 1,200 |
| Hawaii | $116K | -22% | 1,710 |
| Missouri | $115K | -22% | 7,630 |
| New Mexico | $114K | -23% | 1,750 |
| Louisiana | $111K | -25% | 4,360 |
| Nevada | $110K | -26% | 5,770 |
| Mississippi | $109K | -27% | 1,870 |
| Arkansas | $108K | -27% | 3,710 |
| Alaska | $99K | -33% | 850 |
| West Virginia | $95K | -36% | 1,110 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a sales manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rome?
Yes — at the median salary of $130K, rent takes 15.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,192/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for sales managers in Rome?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new sales managers typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,366/month. At HUD’s $1,192/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is sales manager a high-paying job in Rome?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $130K here vs. $148K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Rome compare to the national average for sales managers?
Rome pays $130K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $144K — below the national median.
How much do sales managers make in Rome, GA?
The median is $129,660 a year, that works out to about $62 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,770, and experienced sales managers can clear $199,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $130K enough to live in Rome?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,726/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,192/month, which eats 15.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a sales managers salary go in Rome?
Rome has a Regional Price Parity of 90.16 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sales managers salary is worth about $143,811 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do sales managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.