SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $83,960, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Eau Claire, WI tracks the national median of $87,520 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $83,960, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Eau Claire, WI tracks the national median of $87,520 closely. Pay ranges from under $50,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $160,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,390 to $108,810.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kenosha records the highest median at $103,070. Of the 305 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 54th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,260 | −42.6% |
| 25th | $65,390 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $83,960 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $108,810 | +24.3% |
| 90th | $160,730 | +83.6% |
| Mean | $95,320 | +8.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenosha | $103,070 | 110 | |
| 2 | Madison | $98,620 | 670 | |
| 3 | Green Bay | $96,390 | 280 | |
| 4 | Racine | $95,830 | 110 | |
| 5 | Janesville | $93,650 | 120 | |
| 6 | Wausau | $93,450 | 110 | |
| 7 | Fond du Lac | $92,210 | 90 | |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $92,090 | 1,620 | |
| 9 | Appleton | $91,830 | 220 | |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $89,130 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $83,960 goes as far as $89,224 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,224US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,960 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,260 to $160,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kenosha, at $103,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $83,960, or $40.37 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 Eau Claire, WI is 4.1% 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 Eau Claire, WI earns more than $160,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,260 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 Kenosha, at $103,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. 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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