First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers in the U.S. is $48,520 ($23.33 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $48,520
- Mean annual wage
- $53,380
- Median hourly wage
- $23.33
- Employment
- 1,121,800
1,121,800 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,120 | $15.92 |
| 25th percentile | $38,590 | $18.55 |
| Median (50th) | $48,520 | $23.33 |
| 75th percentile | $62,130 | $29.87 |
| 90th percentile | $77,080 | $37.06 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,750 | 27,640 |
| Rhode Island | $58,570 | 3,880 |
| District of Columbia | $58,470 | 1,470 |
| New York | $58,300 | 50,830 |
| Colorado | $58,200 | 26,390 |
| Massachusetts | $57,490 | 20,240 |
| New Jersey | $57,320 | 31,160 |
| Alaska | $57,080 | 3,030 |
| South Dakota | $56,680 | 3,660 |
| Connecticut | $56,510 | 13,910 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $36,950 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $39,740 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $40,080 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $43,860 median annual wage
- Alabama: $44,860 median annual wage
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
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78,660
- Insurance Sales Agents$62,280
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41,300
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104,920
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.
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