SOC 41-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers — Waco
Waco, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Waco, TX is $67,810 a year, trailing the national median of $87,520 by 22.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Waco, TX is $67,810 a year, trailing the national median of $87,520 by 22.5%. Half of workers earn between $52,730 and $89,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,830 and the ninetieth at $113,960.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 93rd of 340 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | −52.2% |
| 25th | $52,730 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $67,810 | −22.5% |
| 75th | $89,420 | +2.2% |
| 90th | $113,960 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $76,650 | −12.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $82,630 | 170 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $77,870 | 5,530 | |
| 3 | Odessa | $77,750 | 140 | |
| 4 | Houston | $76,360 | 5,920 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $74,570 | 230 | |
| 6 | Victoria | $73,470 | 60 | |
| 7 | Austin | $73,390 | 2,090 | |
| 8 | Longview | $73,290 | 150 | |
| 9 | San Angelo | $71,800 | 50 | |
| 10 | Texarkana | $70,750 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waco run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $67,810 goes as far as $69,835 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,835US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,810 a year, 22.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,830 to $113,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $82,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Waco, TX?
The median annual wage is $67,810, or $32.60 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 Waco, TX is 22.5% 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 Waco, TX earns more than $113,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,830 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 Midland, at $82,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Waco, TX. 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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