First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers is $28.30 an hour ($58,850 a year). About 14,900 people work in this job there.

$28.30Median hourly pay

$46,770–$70,290Middle half of workers, yearly

14,900People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($48,520). It is 2% higher than the Massachusetts median ($57,490).

Pay range for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.59	$40,760
25% of workers	$22.49	$46,770
Half of workers (median)	$28.30	$58,850
75% of workers	$33.79	$70,290
90% of workers	$39.63	$82,430

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$58,850	14,900
Amherst Town-Northampton	$56,630	440
Worcester	$54,920	2,240
Barnstable Town	$53,890	910
Pittsfield	$52,710	430
Springfield	$49,910	1,210

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
Job outlook: -3.7% over ten years, declining · about 113,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Job	Median yearly pay
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$77,990
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$83,420
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$47,090
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$94,970
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$122,870
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$61,390
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$58,000
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$53,740

Other job titles for this job

ManagerMerchandise ManagerParts ManagerRental ManagerHourly ManagerShop ManagerArt Gallery DirectorAuto Leasing ManagerAuto Rental SupervisorAutomobile Leasing SupervisorBakery ManagerBranch Store Manager

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.