First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers is $48,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,950 in Arkansas to $60,750 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,120
- 25th percentile
- $38,590
- Median
- $48,520
- 75th percentile
- $62,130
- Top 10%
- $77,080
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,121,800 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $60,750 | +25% | $44,890 | $86,860 | 27,640 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $58,570 | +21% | $36,950 | $84,020 | 3,880 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $58,470 | +21% | $45,060 | $81,430 | 1,470 |
| 4 | New York | $58,300 | +20% | $38,840 | $88,640 | 50,830 |
| 5 | Colorado | $58,200 | +20% | $39,440 | $86,320 | 26,390 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $57,490 | +18% | $39,740 | $81,300 | 20,240 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $57,320 | +18% | $39,200 | $82,750 | 31,160 |
| 8 | Alaska | $57,080 | +18% | $38,180 | $77,990 | 3,030 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $56,680 | +17% | $38,270 | $91,620 | 3,660 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $56,510 | +16% | $37,110 | $82,140 | 13,910 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $55,850 | +15% | $38,770 | $78,270 | 6,580 |
| 12 | Vermont | $55,760 | +15% | $39,560 | $76,580 | 2,310 |
| 13 | Delaware | $55,710 | +15% | $38,220 | $76,620 | 4,200 |
| 14 | California | $54,870 | +13% | $38,860 | $77,590 | 109,180 |
| 15 | Maine | $53,580 | +10% | $41,600 | $76,070 | 5,760 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $51,650 | +6% | $36,290 | $81,070 | 6,610 |
| 17 | Oregon | $50,660 | +4% | $37,530 | $78,630 | 13,940 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $49,550 | +2% | $35,040 | $76,060 | 17,750 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $49,350 | +2% | $37,710 | $77,790 | 2,640 |
| 20 | Montana | $49,300 | +2% | $35,360 | $77,320 | 5,830 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $48,770 | +1% | $36,550 | $75,900 | 21,530 |
| 22 | Florida | $48,410 | 0% | $34,710 | $76,200 | 80,470 |
| 23 | Arizona | $48,010 | −1% | $36,640 | $69,400 | 20,260 |
| 24 | Illinois | $47,990 | −1% | $35,360 | $77,550 | 36,940 |
| 25 | Virginia | $47,990 | −1% | $34,330 | $76,220 | 32,250 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $47,880 | −1% | $28,520 | $76,300 | 26,470 |
| 27 | Indiana | $47,790 | −2% | $31,630 | $73,410 | 22,090 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $47,770 | −2% | $29,280 | $76,960 | 19,390 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $47,760 | −2% | $32,030 | $77,110 | 39,890 |
| 30 | Utah | $47,470 | −2% | $34,610 | $76,050 | 10,270 |
| 31 | Maryland | $47,000 | −3% | $36,990 | $74,610 | 23,080 |
| 32 | Kansas | $46,950 | −3% | $31,780 | $72,040 | 9,250 |
| 33 | Nevada | $46,900 | −3% | $33,360 | $74,980 | 10,500 |
| 34 | Missouri | $46,860 | −3% | $33,300 | $73,590 | 19,160 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $46,690 | −4% | $30,830 | $73,880 | 40,970 |
| 36 | Iowa | $46,610 | −4% | $32,160 | $74,030 | 9,970 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $46,550 | −4% | $34,490 | $72,510 | 7,660 |
| 38 | Michigan | $46,430 | −4% | $31,610 | $70,640 | 30,750 |
| 39 | Texas | $46,280 | −5% | $28,780 | $74,840 | 103,410 |
| 40 | Georgia | $46,150 | −5% | $29,430 | $75,960 | 36,900 |
| 41 | Idaho | $46,140 | −5% | $33,120 | $74,300 | 7,330 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $45,980 | −5% | $30,620 | $77,810 | 3,060 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $45,760 | −6% | $28,100 | $72,550 | 13,020 |
| 44 | Ohio | $45,680 | −6% | $30,410 | $70,400 | 39,110 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $45,430 | −6% | $28,460 | $75,000 | 15,340 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $45,280 | −7% | $34,290 | $70,690 | 7,010 |
| 47 | Alabama | $44,860 | −8% | $27,960 | $75,330 | 25,020 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $43,860 | −10% | $27,720 | $71,290 | 16,910 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $40,080 | −17% | $28,360 | $69,930 | 18,290 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $39,740 | −18% | $27,870 | $66,210 | 7,420 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $36,950 | −24% | $28,600 | $69,020 | 11,050 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of retail sales workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $60,750 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $48,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of retail sales workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $36,950 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of retail sales workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 109,180, with a median of $54,870.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.