U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,172,070 | 0.4 % | $19.18 | $39,890 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.77 | $13.37 | $17.22 | $22.30 | $29.28 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,390 | $27,810 | $35,820 | $46,380 | $60,900 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 143,390 | 9.43 | $15.47 | $32,180 |
| Grocery Stores | 130,260 | 5.26 | $18.81 | $39,130 |
| Clothing Stores | 111,720 | 10.34 | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| Department Stores | 88,600 | 5.84 | $15.94 | $33,150 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 87,490 | 8.48 | $20.01 | $41,610 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoe Stores | 24,370 | 13.44 | $17.98 | $37,410 |
| Clothing Stores | 111,720 | 10.34 | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | 13,930 | 10.23 | $18.24 | $37,950 |
| Book, Periodical, and Music Stores | 14,390 | 9.85 | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| Gasoline Stations | 79,860 | 9.73 | $16.24 | $33,770 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 280 | 0.03 | $46.44 | $96,600 |
| Automobile Dealers | 39,070 | 3.88 | $34.75 | $72,290 |
| Insurance Carriers | 210 | 0.02 | $30.71 | $63,880 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 930 | 0.16 | $29.73 | $61,830 |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 140 | 0.12 | $29.30 | $60,950 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 117,310 | 8.38 | 0.91 | $20.18 | $41,970 |
| Texas | 102,500 | 10.16 | 1.10 | $19.15 | $39,820 |
| Florida | 72,620 | 10.22 | 1.11 | $20.52 | $42,690 |
| New York | 53,580 | 6.42 | 0.70 | $21.91 | $45,570 |
| North Carolina | 45,340 | 12.02 | 1.30 | $17.90 | $37,220 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 8,210 | 13.60 | 1.48 | $19.24 | $40,010 |
| Alabama | 24,300 | 13.44 | 1.46 | $16.83 | $35,000 |
| Mississippi | 14,220 | 13.28 | 1.44 | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| Kentucky | 21,180 | 12.34 | 1.34 | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| North Carolina | 45,340 | 12.02 | 1.30 | $17.90 | $37,220 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3,430 | 7.64 | 0.83 | $22.18 | $46,140 |
| New Jersey | 30,000 | 7.96 | 0.86 | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| New York | 53,580 | 6.42 | 0.70 | $21.91 | $45,570 |
| District of Columbia | 2,000 | 3.13 | 0.34 | $21.82 | $45,390 |
| Connecticut | 15,670 | 9.80 | 1.06 | $21.75 | $45,230 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 30,280 | 6.08 | 0.66 | $22.77 | $47,370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 30,030 | 7.87 | 0.85 | $20.95 | $43,580 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 25,270 | 7.14 | 0.77 | $20.95 | $43,570 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 23,600 | 9.45 | 1.03 | $19.73 | $41,030 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 20,170 | 9.17 | 0.99 | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 18,830 | 9.41 | 1.02 | $20.22 | $42,050 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 18,500 | 10.99 | 1.19 | $19.37 | $40,280 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 16,630 | 7.27 | 0.79 | $21.84 | $45,440 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 14,010 | 8.35 | 0.91 | $18.28 | $38,020 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 12,260 | 10.75 | 1.17 | $19.73 | $41,030 |