At a glance
Median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers runs from $37,750 in Little Rock to $62,170 in Seattle across 75 curated metros; the middle value is $48,720.
After the BEA 2024 price adjustment, the top three are Albany ($56,716), Providence ($56,675), Seattle ($55,942).
These are workforce estimates from published medians, not job offers or expected hiring pay.
Sources: BLS wages (May 2025) · BEA price parity (2024) · Census ACS (2020–2024) · metro areas, not city limits · How we calculate
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers salary comparison
Retail supervisor pay depends on store size, chain and schedule, and bonuses may be tied to store results. A metro median combines these formats. 75 of 75 curated metros have a reported occupation median. The table is sorted by the site-calculated adjusted metric, not by predicted hiring demand.
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| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Adjusted median* | Median gross rent / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $56,470 | $56,716 | $1,280 |
| Providence, RI–MA | $57,680 | $56,675 | $1,307 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,170 | $55,942 | $2,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,710 | $55,885 | $2,840 |
| Denver, CO | $59,100 | $55,870 | $1,874 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $58,820 | $55,042 | $1,875 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,560 | $54,839 | $1,057 |
| Boston, MA–NH | $58,850 | $54,357 | $2,023 |
| Portland, OR–WA | $57,150 | $54,211 | $1,724 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,990 | $53,966 | $1,528 |
| Madison, WI | $52,280 | $53,738 | $1,354 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,920 | $53,568 | $1,426 |
| Memphis, TN–MS–AR | $49,010 | $53,168 | $1,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,320 | $52,888 | $1,143 |
| Kansas City, MO–KS | $48,620 | $52,538 | $1,249 |
| Hartford, CT | $53,860 | $52,421 | $1,416 |
| New York, NY–NJ | $58,930 | $52,353 | $1,830 |
| Tulsa, OK | $46,600 | $52,234 | $1,078 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,400 | $52,214 | $1,135 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,800 | $52,126 | $1,150 |
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| Metropolitan area | Median annual wage | Adjusted median* | Median gross rent / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $56,470 | $56,716 | $1,280 |
| Providence, RI–MA | $57,680 | $56,675 | $1,307 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,170 | $55,942 | $2,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,710 | $55,885 | $2,840 |
| Denver, CO | $59,100 | $55,870 | $1,874 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $58,820 | $55,042 | $1,875 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,560 | $54,839 | $1,057 |
| Boston, MA–NH | $58,850 | $54,357 | $2,023 |
| Portland, OR–WA | $57,150 | $54,211 | $1,724 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,990 | $53,966 | $1,528 |
| Madison, WI | $52,280 | $53,738 | $1,354 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,920 | $53,568 | $1,426 |
| Memphis, TN–MS–AR | $49,010 | $53,168 | $1,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,320 | $52,888 | $1,143 |
| Kansas City, MO–KS | $48,620 | $52,538 | $1,249 |
| Hartford, CT | $53,860 | $52,421 | $1,416 |
| New York, NY–NJ | $58,930 | $52,353 | $1,830 |
| Tulsa, OK | $46,600 | $52,234 | $1,078 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,400 | $52,214 | $1,135 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,800 | $52,126 | $1,150 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $50,390 | $51,982 | $1,139 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,970 | $51,821 | $1,145 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $49,470 | $51,695 | $1,191 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46,700 | $51,655 | $1,124 |
| Greenville, SC | $47,990 | $51,458 | $1,150 |
| Charlotte, NC–SC | $49,740 | $51,095 | $1,473 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,380 | $51,079 | $1,363 |
| Omaha, NE–IA | $46,900 | $51,028 | $1,192 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,950 | $50,989 | $2,474 |
| Greensboro, NC | $47,290 | $50,923 | $1,093 |
| Columbia, SC | $47,680 | $50,906 | $1,193 |
| Austin, TX | $49,730 | $50,711 | $1,726 |
| Dayton, OH | $46,930 | $50,629 | $1,039 |
| St. Louis, MO–IL | $48,020 | $50,501 | $1,113 |
| Birmingham, AL | $46,210 | $50,423 | $1,172 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,300 | $50,319 | $2,246 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,300 | $50,226 | $1,573 |
| Louisville, KY–IN | $46,550 | $50,014 | $1,116 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $55,410 | $49,936 | $2,083 |
| Durham, NC | $48,720 | $49,932 | $1,466 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,790 | $49,717 | $1,392 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $49,240 | $49,495 | $1,513 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,250 | $49,453 | $1,156 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,380 | $49,439 | $1,447 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,150 | $49,388 | $1,274 |
| Minneapolis, MN–WI | $51,760 | $49,379 | $1,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $52,590 | $49,302 | $1,819 |
| Cleveland, OH | $46,260 | $49,253 | $1,050 |
| Charleston, SC | $49,690 | $49,217 | $1,605 |
| Philadelphia, PA–NJ–DE–MD | $50,130 | $48,882 | $1,480 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,250 | $48,853 | $1,053 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,090 | $48,695 | $1,217 |
| Cincinnati, OH–KY–IN | $46,380 | $48,632 | $1,105 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,300 | $48,272 | $1,672 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $46,100 | $48,249 | $1,202 |
| Allentown, PA–NJ | $48,180 | $48,195 | $1,365 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $48,570 | $48,152 | $1,583 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,280 | $48,137 | $1,207 |
| Boise City, ID | $47,350 | $48,124 | $1,487 |
| North Port, FL | $49,130 | $47,971 | $1,747 |
| Tampa, FL | $48,290 | $47,864 | $1,628 |
| Tucson, AZ | $46,360 | $47,845 | $1,212 |
| Houston, TX | $46,970 | $47,623 | $1,430 |
| Orlando, FL | $48,180 | $47,506 | $1,760 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,990 | $47,418 | $1,702 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,460 | $47,406 | $1,846 |
| Virginia Beach, VA–NC | $46,380 | $47,355 | $1,478 |
| Chicago, IL–IN | $48,900 | $47,203 | $1,430 |
| Washington, DC–VA–MD–WV | $50,530 | $46,407 | $2,027 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $46,500 | $46,400 | $1,626 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,320 | $45,902 | $1,614 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,390 | $45,251 | $2,063 |
| Baltimore, MD | $46,760 | $44,752 | $1,611 |
| Miami, FL | $50,250 | $44,019 | $1,869 |
| Little Rock, AR | $37,750 | $42,243 | $1,055 |
The table shows the 20 highest adjusted medians; the full list of 75 metros is expandable above. The price-adjusted wage equals the BLS May 2025 annual occupational median × 100 ÷ the BEA 2024 all-items regional price parity. Census rent, household income and commuting figures are ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. They describe different populations and do not determine take-home pay, employment prospects or individual rent. ACS gross rent includes contract rent plus estimated utility and fuel costs.
How pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers varies across metros
Across the 75 curated metros with a reported median, the nominal annual median for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers runs from $37,750 in Little Rock to $62,170 in Seattle, a 1.65× difference. After dividing each median by its metro’s BEA price parity, the range is $42,243 in Little Rock to $56,716 in Albany, a 1.34× difference. The middle value across these metros is $48,720 nominal and $50,014 adjusted.
The price adjustment changes the order. Out of 75 metros, Tulsa moves from 64th on nominal pay to 18th on adjusted pay while Los Angeles moves from 20th to 72nd. These ranks compare published medians only, not openings or offers.
Beyond the median: published wage percentiles
The following six metros lead this curated set on the price-adjusted median measure. The five annual wage statistics are the original BLS estimates; they have not been price-adjusted. They illustrate the estimated wage distribution for the same occupation and geographic unit.
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| Metropolitan area | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $38,070 | $44,500 | $56,470 | $68,070 | $79,940 |
| Providence, RI–MA | $37,150 | $45,100 | $57,680 | $69,890 | $82,230 |
| Seattle, WA | $47,150 | $52,960 | $62,170 | $78,190 | $94,010 |
| San Jose, CA | $46,760 | $50,750 | $61,710 | $72,100 | $84,150 |
| Denver, CO | $42,610 | $47,960 | $59,100 | $71,820 | $85,260 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $38,100 | $46,530 | $58,820 | $73,050 | $88,380 |
Percentiles describe a distribution, not an individual’s pay; suppressed values are marked Unavailable.
National career outlook and entry requirements
The BLS projects national employment for First-line supervisors of retail sales workers from 2025 to 2035. These occupational projections are national; they do not forecast openings in any particular metro area.
Among the 80 occupations curated on this site, projected 2025–2035 growth of -3.7% ranks 74th (the middle value is +5.0%), and about 113,500 projected annual openings rank 13th. This compares only the occupations on this site and does not predict hiring in any one metro.
The BLS lists less than 5 years of related work experience as typical for entry. It lists no typical on-the-job training. National employment base: 1,419,800 workers in 2025; projected 1,367,400 in 2035.
Openings are projected national totals, including replacements, not job ads or local vacancies. Education and training categories are typical patterns; licensing varies by role. BLS 2025–2035 Occupational Projections, Table 1.2.
What to check for this occupation before moving
How roles can differ: Retail supervisors oversee store teams and often work evenings, weekends and holidays. Pay differs between small shops and large chains, and many roles combine salary with bonus.
Questions to ask about a real offer: Ask about scheduled hours, holiday coverage, any bonus tied to store sales, and whether the position is exempt from overtime pay. Compare benefits and the path to store management.
This is editorial guidance, not a claim that every employer or state follows these practices; verify terms with the employer and relevant authorities.
What this occupation median does—and does not—tell you
BLS OEWS wages are employer-reported estimates for wage-and-salary jobs, so self-employment income is not included. Annual figures assume a 2,080-hour year. Wages include commissions and tips but exclude overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits. A median is neither a new-hire salary nor a vacancy count.
Regional price parities compare overall price levels with the U.S. average; housing data come from a different survey and are not subtracted again from the wage. Missing wages and suppressed percentiles stay unavailable. See the methodology for details.
Salary for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Minneapolis, MN–WI
Minneapolis is shown as a worked example (one of the larger metros on this site); it is not a recommendation, and the table above lists every metro with a reported median. Of 75 metros, it ranks 19th on nominal median and 46th on price-adjusted median.
For the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro, the May 2025 BLS annual occupational median is $51,760. The published 25th-to-75th-percentile wage interval is $44,580 to $62,650. The price-adjusted median of $49,379 applies the BEA 2024 all-items index of 104.8 (U.S. = 100). It does not reflect an employer offer, taxes or your individual household costs.
The ACS metro-wide gross-rent median is $1,440 per month; with an ACS margin of error of ±$9. Gross rent includes estimated utilities and covers renters generally, not workers in this occupation. For a data-driven contrast, Columbus has a published BLS median of $47,150 and adjusted median of $49,388. This comparison metro has the closest observed adjusted median in our curated set. This does not establish similar rents or local job conditions. Compare Minneapolis with Columbus in the interactive tool, or review the Minneapolis metro profile for income, housing uncertainty and commute context.
Before relying on a quoted salary, confirm that the job matches this BLS occupation and that pay period, hours and benefits are comparable.