First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Salary: $84,130 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 219,010 first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers work nationally, and $84,130 is the BLS national median annual wage. Projections imply about 2.7% annual decline; much hiring sits in wholesale trade.
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers?
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 41-1012.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 219,010 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Coaching and Developing Others, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Getting Information, Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $84,130 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $96,985 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,021 |
| 25th percentile | $62,915 |
| Median (50th) | $82,793 |
| 75th percentile | $117,323 |
| 90th percentile | $152,477 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Monitoring, Speaking, Active Listening, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Time Management, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, English Language, Personnel and Human Resources. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 2.7% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -12.9%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -24.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 219,010.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 219,010 | 19.6% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 218,140 | 19.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 60,300 | 5.4% |
| Finance and Insurance | 45,030 | 4.0% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 33,630 | 3.0% |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 26,340 | 2.4% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 818,620 | $161,700 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,448,290 | $81,680 |
| Tax Preparers | 73,570 | $50,560 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,455,770 | $49,210 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 182,320 | $60,990 |
| New Accounts Clerks | 38,030 | $46,610 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 13,490 | $36,990 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
219,010 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers shrank from 114,860 in 2009 to 73,960 in 2025 (35.6%).
Historical employment for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$84,130 Median pay (BLS national)
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers earn $84,130 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
-2.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
64,454 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -12.9%
56,171 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -24.1%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
-7.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- TX: 21,650 employees, $81,020 avg wage
- CA: 19,310 employees, $94,850 avg wage
- FL: 16,300 employees, $96,110 avg wage
- NY: 16,040 employees, $127,250 avg wage
- NJ: 12,430 employees, $111,530 avg wage
- GA: 9,770 employees, $86,120 avg wage
- NC: 9,180 employees, $103,900 avg wage
- VA: 8,920 employees, $113,320 avg wage
- CO: 8,710 employees, $113,040 avg wage
- PA: 6,840 employees, $89,420 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 19,460 employees, $124,210 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 7,330 employees, $92,930 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 6,520 employees, $86,420 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 6,490 employees, $89,060 avg wage
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO: 5,770 employees, $116,200 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 5,280 employees, $82,760 avg wage
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 5,060 employees, $123,830 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 5,050 employees, $100,200 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 4,860 employees, $120,570 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 4,330 employees, $98,150 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers is about 219,010 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Marketing.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Speaking, Active Listening, Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers include Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, English Language, Personnel and Human Resources, Economics and Accounting.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers include Speech Recognition, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Inductive Reasoning.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers spend their time on activities such as Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Coaching and Developing Others, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Getting Information, Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers earn $84,130 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
41-1012 - First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers reports an average salary of $96,985.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 219,010 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -2.7%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.