BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in California

$57,140 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$27.47 per hour

▲ 7.0% above U.S. average14th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$57,140per year
Median$54,870per year
Hourly$27.47per hour
10th – 90th percentile$38,860 – $77,590per year

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Pay Range in California

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$38,860
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$44,920
  • 50th Percentile — Median$54,870
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$63,160
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$77,590

Half of First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in California earn more than $54,870. The top 10% make $77,590 or more, while entry-level workers start around $38,860.

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in California: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • California ranks 14th of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay, at $57,140 per year (7.0% above the U.S. average of $53,380).
  • 109,180 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in California — 9.7% of all U.S. First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.83: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers jobs are less concentrated in California than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,860; the top 10% earn over $77,590.
  • Hourly equivalent: $27.47 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $64,570.
  • Among sales jobs in California, Securities Commodities Financial Services Sales pays the most ($105,570).

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Job Market in California

Key factors affecting compensation

California's key industries are Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture, and its job market is rated very strong. First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers here earn $57,140 on average, placing the state 14th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.42 (U.S. = 1.00), a California salary of $57,140 is roughly equivalent to $40,239 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Connecticut ($58,860), New Hampshire ($58,060), Hawaii ($57,810) are the closest alternatives for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers salary in California?

The average First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers salary in California is $57,140 per year (median $54,870), which is 7.0% above the national average of $53,380.

How does California rank for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay?

California ranks 14th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($64,570/yr).

How much do entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers make in California?

The lowest-paid 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in California earn about $38,860 per year and the 25th percentile is $44,920.

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers make per hour in California?

About $27.47 per hour, based on the $57,140 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers work in California?

BLS counts 109,180 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers jobs in California (OEWS May 2025).

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