First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay in Knoxville

In Knoxville (TN), the median pay for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers is $23.06 an hour ($47,970 a year). About 3,590 people work in this job there.

$23.06Median hourly pay
$36,470–$62,230Middle half of workers, yearly
3,590People in this job in Knoxville (TN)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,520). It is about the same as the Tennessee median ($47,880).

Pay range for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers in Knoxville (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.69$28,480
25% of workers$17.54$36,470
Half of workers (median)$23.06$47,970
75% of workers$29.92$62,230
90% of workers$36.36$75,630

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$51,9907,860
Memphis$49,0105,050
Chattanooga$48,0202,210
Knoxville (this page)$47,9703,590
Jackson$46,900730
Morristown$46,730410
Johnson City$46,420720
Cleveland$45,880420
Kingsport-Bristol$45,4101,130
Clarksville$44,9901,030

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Knoxville (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,580
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,380
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,930

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.