SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Delaware
Delaware · 1 metro areas compared
At $86,260, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Delaware tracks the national median of $87,520 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $86,260, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Delaware tracks the national median of $87,520 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $133,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,150 to $107,110.
Employment stands at 960, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Delaware ranks number 15th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dover records the highest median at $88,290. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,920 | −29.3% |
| 25th | $75,150 | −14.1% |
| Median (50th) | $86,260 | −1.4% |
| 75th | $107,110 | +22.4% |
| 90th | $133,470 | +52.5% |
| Mean | $93,560 | +6.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Delaware
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | $88,290 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $86,260 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$86,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,433US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,260 a year, 1.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,920 to $133,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 960 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dover, at $88,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $86,260, or $41.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $87,520, so pay in Delaware is 1.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $133,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dover, at $88,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 960 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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