SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Stockton
Stockton-Lodi, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $50,540, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Stockton, CA tracks the national median of $48,520 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,540, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Stockton, CA tracks the national median of $48,520 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,040 and $61,300. The lowest tenth earn under $38,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $74,920.
Employment stands at 1,790, or 6.2 jobs per thousand held locally. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 290th of 441 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,010 | −21.7% |
| 25th | $44,040 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,540 | +4.2% |
| 75th | $61,300 | +26.3% |
| 90th | $74,920 | +54.4% |
| Mean | $54,650 | +12.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $61,710 | 4,810 | |
| 2 | Napa | $59,060 | 550 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $58,950 | 12,120 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $58,190 | 1,630 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $56,300 | 9,780 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $56,150 | 1,210 | |
| 7 | Salinas | $55,380 | 1,190 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $52,590 | 6,270 | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $52,570 | 2,500 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $52,310 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Stockton run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $50,540 buys what $45,655 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,655US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,540 a year, 4.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,010 to $74,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $61,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Stockton, CA?
The median annual wage is $50,540, or $24.30 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 Stockton, CA is 4.2% 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 Stockton, CA earns more than $74,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,010 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 San Jose, at $61,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,790 jobs in this occupation in Stockton, CA. 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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