SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $55,950 per year, 15.3% above the national median of $48,520.
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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $55,950 per year, 15.3% above the national median of $48,520. Pay ranges from under $36,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,640 to $62,470.
Employment stands at 1,040, or 14.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,530. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 133rd of 286 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $38,640 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $55,950 | +15.3% |
| 75th | $62,470 | +28.8% |
| 90th | $81,340 | +67.6% |
| Mean | $56,720 | +16.9% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $60,530 | 1,590 | |
| 2 | Denver | $59,100 | 12,580 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $56,730 | 1,070 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $56,550 | 1,800 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $54,760 | 810 | |
| 6 | Colorado Springs | $53,690 | 2,960 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $51,530 | 700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $55,950 buys what $54,268 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,268US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,950 a year, 15.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,210 to $81,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,040 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $60,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $55,950, or $26.90 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 15.3% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $81,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,210 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 $60,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,040 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, 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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