SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 6 metro areas compared
In Denver, CO the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers reaches $115,390 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Denver, CO the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers reaches $115,390 a year. That is 31.8% more than the national median of $87,520. Pay ranges from under $65,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $204,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,830 to $158,850.
Employment stands at 5,430, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $136,380. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 94th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,180 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $84,830 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $115,390 | +31.8% |
| 75th | $158,850 | +81.5% |
| 90th | $204,740 | +133.9% |
| Mean | $126,270 | +44.3% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $136,380 | 730 | |
| 2 | Greeley | $113,460 | 240 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $101,910 | 620 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $101,160 | 380 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $95,330 | 120 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $77,100 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $115,390 buys what $111,920 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,920US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,390 a year, 31.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,180 to $204,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,430 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $136,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $115,390, or $55.48 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 Denver, CO is 31.8% higher. 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 Denver, CO earns more than $204,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,180 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 Boulder, at $136,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,430 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. 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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