First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

What They Do

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Salary

• 2020 employment: 1,390,600
• May 2021 median annual wage: $39,230

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: -90,200
• Growth rate: -6 percent (Decline)

How to Become One

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
• Typical on-the-job training: None

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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