SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, CA the median wage is $71,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, CA the median wage is $71,420. That is 18.4% lower than the national median of $87,520. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,510 and $98,280. The lowest tenth earn under $46,100, while the highest tenth earn more than $116,750.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $105,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 275 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,100 | −47.3% |
| 25th | $58,510 | −33.1% |
| Median (50th) | $71,420 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $98,280 | +12.3% |
| 90th | $116,750 | +33.4% |
| Mean | $78,140 | −10.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $105,130 | 2,420 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $84,800 | 1,100 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $82,510 | 300 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $80,800 | 6,860 | |
| 5 | Salinas | $78,790 | 150 | |
| 6 | San Diego | $78,680 | 1,450 | |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $78,590 | 80 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $78,200 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | Riverside | $76,500 | 1,680 | |
| 10 | Napa | $75,540 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $71,420 buys what $64,517 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 26.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,517US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,420 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,100 to $116,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $105,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $71,420, or $34.34 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, CA is 18.4% 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, CA earns more than $116,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,100 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 San Francisco, at $105,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, CA. 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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