SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Decatur
Decatur, IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Decatur, IL is $45,350 per year, close to the national median of $48,520 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Decatur, IL is $45,350 per year, close to the national median of $48,520 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $33,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,650 to $58,840.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.6 of every thousand jobs. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,900. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 133rd of 184 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,490 | −31.0% |
| 25th | $36,650 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $45,350 | −6.5% |
| 75th | $58,840 | +21.3% |
| 90th | $75,730 | +56.1% |
| Mean | $50,070 | +3.2% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $48,900 | 26,770 | |
| 2 | Champaign | $46,420 | 680 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $46,180 | 670 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $46,020 | 510 | |
| 5 | Peoria | $46,020 | 1,030 | |
| 6 | Rockford | $45,790 | 1,030 | |
| 7 | Kankakee | $44,750 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur sit close to the national average, so $45,350 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,350US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,350 a year, 6.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,490 to $75,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $48,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Decatur, IL?
The median annual wage is $45,350, or $21.80 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 $48,520, so pay in Decatur, IL is 6.5% 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 Decatur, IL earns more than $75,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,490 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 Chicago, at $48,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Decatur, IL. 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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