SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME · 2 metro areas compared
In Portland, ME the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers is $55,550 a year, which is 14.5% higher than the national figure of $48,520.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Portland, ME the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers is $55,550 a year, which is 14.5% higher than the national figure of $48,520. Half of workers earn between $46,850 and $66,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,200 and the ninetieth at $77,110.
The area has 2,610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 9.0 of every thousand jobs. Bangor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 319th of 501 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,200 | −11.0% |
| 25th | $46,850 | −3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $55,550 | +14.5% |
| 75th | $66,600 | +37.3% |
| 90th | $77,110 | +58.9% |
| Mean | $58,640 | +20.9% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $55,550 goes as far as $57,209 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,209US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,550 a year, 14.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,200 to $77,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bangor, at $52,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $55,550, or $26.71 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 Portland, ME is 14.5% 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 Portland, ME earns more than $77,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,200 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 Bangor, at $52,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,610 jobs in this occupation in Portland, ME. 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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