First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$127,450
- Colorado$123,580
- Massachusetts$119,760
- South Dakota$113,980
- New Jersey$111,480
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$70,050
- Hawaii$72,910
- Mississippi$79,710
- Arkansas$80,590
- Alabama$81,090
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $127,450 | $121,780 | $61 | +28.3% | 16,870 |
| 2 | Colorado | $123,580 | $110,450 | $59 | +24.4% | 8,230 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $119,760 | $115,150 | $58 | +20.5% | 5,490 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $113,980 | $105,680 | $55 | +14.7% | 680 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $111,480 | $99,030 | $54 | +12.2% | 10,370 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $110,100 | $97,470 | $53 | +10.8% | 1,460 |
| 7 | Washington | $110,050 | $95,150 | $53 | +10.7% | 4,830 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $109,610 | $88,420 | $53 | +10.3% | 580 |
| 9 | Virginia | $109,320 | $98,170 | $53 | +10% | 9,020 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $107,980 | $91,200 | $52 | +8.7% | 11,080 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $101,030 | $91,980 | $49 | +1.7% | 4,930 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $100,590 | $85,420 | $48 | +1.2% | 350 |
| 13 | Iowa | $99,890 | $89,640 | $48 | +0.5% | 2,530 |
| 14 | Illinois | $98,670 | $88,820 | $47 | -0.7% | 5,280 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $98,280 | $78,950 | $47 | -1.1% | 1,430 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $97,510 | $85,980 | $47 | -1.9% | 4,510 |
| 17 | California | $96,260 | $81,140 | $46 | -3.1% | 19,600 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $95,820 | $88,510 | $46 | -3.6% | 2,130 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $95,720 | $82,980 | $46 | -3.7% | 1,870 |
| 20 | Missouri | $95,660 | $79,440 | $46 | -3.7% | 2,910 |
| 21 | Indiana | $95,630 | $84,650 | $46 | -3.8% | 3,820 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $94,240 | $80,230 | $45 | -5.2% | 260 |
| 23 | Ohio | $94,010 | $81,720 | $45 | -5.4% | 5,980 |
| 24 | Delaware | $93,560 | $86,260 | $45 | -5.8% | 960 |
| 25 | Georgia | $93,180 | $82,400 | $45 | -6.2% | 10,460 |
| 26 | Michigan | $92,450 | $80,170 | $44 | -7% | 3,490 |
| 27 | Maryland | $92,150 | $82,620 | $44 | -7.3% | 3,050 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $91,850 | $82,870 | $44 | -7.6% | 5,930 |
| 29 | Maine | $91,550 | $82,910 | $44 | -7.9% | 820 |
| 30 | Florida | $91,280 | $81,650 | $44 | -8.1% | 15,120 |
| 31 | Arizona | $90,700 | $82,350 | $44 | -8.7% | 2,550 |
| 32 | Vermont | $90,030 | $81,850 | $43 | -9.4% | 200 |
| 33 | Utah | $88,790 | $81,600 | $43 | -10.6% | 1,850 |
| 34 | Oregon | $88,160 | $80,460 | $42 | -11.3% | 2,080 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $87,640 | $77,130 | $42 | -11.8% | 3,230 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $86,290 | $75,540 | $41 | -13.2% | 880 |
| 37 | Alaska | $84,840 | $83,900 | $41 | -14.6% | 540 |
| 38 | Texas | $84,770 | $74,590 | $41 | -14.7% | 20,690 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $84,460 | $74,840 | $41 | -15% | 2,620 |
| 40 | Nevada | $84,380 | $76,750 | $41 | -15.1% | 1,510 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $84,090 | $73,700 | $40 | -15.4% | 1,840 |
| 42 | Idaho | $83,180 | $78,200 | $40 | -16.3% | 970 |
| 43 | Montana | $83,150 | $77,030 | $40 | -16.3% | 660 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $83,140 | $79,060 | $40 | -16.3% | 310 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $82,130 | $73,320 | $39 | -17.3% | 2,090 |
| 46 | Kansas | $81,400 | $74,220 | $39 | -18.1% | 840 |
| 47 | Alabama | $81,090 | $77,070 | $39 | -18.4% | 2,410 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $80,590 | $64,980 | $39 | -18.9% | 1,800 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $79,710 | $68,180 | $38 | -19.8% | 1,860 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $72,910 | $63,490 | $35 | -26.6% | 890 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $70,050 | $62,970 | $34 | -29.5% | 510 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 490 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder, CO | $136,380 | $142,570 | 730 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,870 | $122,770 | 4,470 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $116,980 | $125,760 | 18,300 |
| 4 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $115,870 | $90,570 | 120 |
| 5 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $115,390 | $126,270 | 5,430 |
| 6 | Greeley, CO | $113,460 | $127,730 | 240 |
| 7 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $112,140 | $121,700 | 350 |
| 8 | West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $108,140 | $122,910 | 40 |
| 9 | Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $107,730 | $109,670 | 70 |
| 10 | Syracuse, NY | $107,700 | $114,420 | 560 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $167,830 | $177,290 | 460 |
| 2 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $167,090 | $175,900 | 510 |
| 3 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $162,840 | $156,830 | 30 |
| 4 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $158,990 | $144,380 | 40 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $149,950 | $148,160 | 4,210 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $149,560 | $163,280 | 50 |
| 7 | Engineering Services | $149,280 | $147,210 | 340 |
| 8 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $147,060 | $153,830 | 260 |
| 9 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $146,370 | $172,230 | 290 |
| 10 | Facilities Support Services | $144,320 | $135,040 | 50 |
| 11 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $138,970 | $131,400 | — |
| 12 | Textile Mills | $137,990 | $143,050 | 60 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers salary in the United States is $87,520 per year (mean $99,370), and about 80% earn between $50,320 and $164,070.
How much do first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers make per hour?
Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $99,370 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers the most?
New York has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers at $127,450 per year (median $121,780).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers?
Employment is projected to change 0% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 24,800 openings per year.