First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers in the U.S. is $87,520 ($42.08 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $87,520
- Mean annual wage
- $99,370
- Median hourly wage
- $42.08
- Employment
- 214,390
214,390 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,320 | $24.19 |
| 25th percentile | $63,940 | $30.74 |
| Median (50th) | $87,520 | $42.08 |
| 75th percentile | $122,050 | $58.68 |
| 90th percentile | $164,070 | $78.88 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $121,780 | 16,870 |
| Massachusetts | $115,150 | 5,490 |
| Colorado | $110,450 | 8,230 |
| South Dakota | $105,680 | 680 |
| New Jersey | $99,030 | 10,370 |
| Virginia | $98,170 | 9,020 |
| New Hampshire | $97,470 | 1,460 |
| Washington | $95,150 | 4,830 |
| Wisconsin | $91,980 | 4,930 |
| North Carolina | $91,200 | 11,080 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $62,970 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $63,490 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $64,980 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $68,180 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $73,320 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Typical tasks
- Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel.
- Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
- Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.
- Attend company meetings to exchange product information and coordinate work activities with other departments.
- Plan and prepare work schedules, and assign employees to specific duties.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 21.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.2% |
| Master's degree | 9.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Retail Salespersons$35,410
- Cashiers$32,880
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69,990
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,520
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78,660
- Insurance Sales Agents$62,280
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41,300
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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