SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Salisbury, MD is $42,290 per year, 12.8% below 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 Salisbury, MD is $42,290 per year, 12.8% below the national median of $48,520. Half of workers earn between $35,780 and $53,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,590 and the ninetieth at $66,710.
The area has 580 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $46,760. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 187th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,590 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $35,780 | −26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $42,290 | −12.8% |
| 75th | $53,630 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $66,710 | +37.5% |
| Mean | $47,180 | −2.8% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $46,760 | 10,860 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $46,280 | 650 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $43,540 | 1,220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salisbury run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $42,290 buys what $40,276 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,276US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,290 a year, 12.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,590 to $66,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $46,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Salisbury, MD?
The median annual wage is $42,290, or $20.33 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 Salisbury, MD is 12.8% 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 Salisbury, MD earns more than $66,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,590 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 Baltimore, at $46,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Salisbury, MD. 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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