First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
SOC 41-1011 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers is $46,730, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $52,030, and an estimated 1,087,890 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +12.4% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -4.5% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will shrink 5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,730 | $46,730 | 1,087,890 |
| 2022 | $45,250 | $47,113 | 1,097,160 |
| 2021 | $39,230 | $44,114 | 1,143,260 |
| 2020 | $41,580 | $48,953 | 1,063,110 |
Nominal change
+12.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-4.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-5%
Declining
Employment 2024
1,432,600
Projected 2034
1,360,300
Annual Openings
125,100
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $46,730. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $58,180 | +24.5% | 3,760 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $56,750 | +21.4% | 1,640 |
| Washington | $55,650 | +19.1% | 25,880 |
| New Jersey | $54,630 | +16.9% | 28,390 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $54,350 | +16.3% | 730 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $54,110 | +15.8% | 1,170 |
| District of Columbia | $53,800 | +15.1% | 1,540 |
| New York | $53,480 | +14.4% | 51,160 |
| Hawaii | $53,360 | +14.2% | 6,260 |
| Colorado | $51,970 | +11.2% | 24,660 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$30,350
25th Pct
$37,090
Median
$46,730
75th Pct
$59,720
90th Pct
$76,350
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flores Miami Sawgrass LLC | FL | 1 | $48,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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