SOC 41-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — Washington
Washington · 10 metro areas compared
In Washington the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers reaches $60,750 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Washington the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers reaches $60,750 a year. That is 25.2% more than the national median of $48,520. Pay ranges from under $44,890 at the tenth percentile to more than $86,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,110 to $75,830.
The area has 27,640 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Washington ranks number 1st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $62,170. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 489th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,890 | −7.5% |
| 25th | $49,110 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,750 | +25.2% |
| 75th | $75,830 | +56.3% |
| 90th | $86,860 | +79.0% |
| Mean | $64,570 | +33.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $62,170 | 15,250 | |
| 2 | Longview | $59,980 | 380 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $59,110 | 850 | |
| 4 | Kennewick | $59,100 | 1,090 | |
| 5 | Yakima | $59,100 | 810 | |
| 6 | Wenatchee | $58,110 | 480 | |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | $57,620 | 480 | |
| 8 | Olympia | $57,580 | 920 | |
| 9 | Bellingham | $57,150 | 920 | |
| 10 | Spokane | $54,250 | 2,390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $60,750 buys what $56,776 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,776US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,750 a year, 25.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,890 to $86,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 27,640 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $62,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Washington?
The median annual wage is $60,750, or $29.21 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 Washington is 25.2% 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 Washington earns more than $86,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,890 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 Seattle, at $62,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 27,640 jobs in this occupation in Washington. 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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