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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties, such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251,830 | 0.8 % | $40.08 | $83,370 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.48 | $25.45 | $34.45 | $48.16 | $68.82 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $38,430 | $52,930 | $71,650 | $100,170 | $143,140 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 19,500 | 3.83 | $29.47 | $61,290 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | 17,930 | 1.35 | $39.97 | $83,140 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only) | 17,030 | 0.86 | $38.18 | $79,410 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | 14,130 | 1.61 | $45.95 | $95,590 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | 14,070 | 1.49 | $37.75 | $78,520 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 19,500 | 3.83 | $29.47 | $61,290 |
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | 5,520 | 2.54 | $37.13 | $77,230 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | 14,130 | 1.61 | $45.95 | $95,590 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 9,940 | 1.52 | $39.74 | $82,670 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | 14,070 | 1.49 | $37.75 | $78,520 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 40 | 0.03 | $60.08 | $124,970 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 7,280 | 0.79 | $59.23 | $123,200 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 260 | 0.09 | $58.61 | $121,900 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 370 | 0.06 | $55.53 | $115,510 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 320 | 0.20 | $55.23 | $114,870 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 27,980 | 1.68 | 0.95 | $36.11 | $75,120 |
| Texas | 24,210 | 2.04 | 1.15 | $40.16 | $83,540 |
| New York | 22,150 | 2.41 | 1.36 | $51.74 | $107,630 |
| Florida | 20,430 | 2.43 | 1.37 | $41.24 | $85,790 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,170 | 1.93 | 1.09 | $44.91 | $93,420 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1,220 | 2.57 | 1.45 | $44.16 | $91,850 |
| New Hampshire | 1,660 | 2.55 | 1.44 | $45.76 | $95,180 |
| Florida | 20,430 | 2.43 | 1.37 | $41.24 | $85,790 |
| New York | 22,150 | 2.41 | 1.36 | $51.74 | $107,630 |
| Arkansas | 2,630 | 2.19 | 1.24 | $36.50 | $75,930 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22,150 | 2.41 | 1.36 | $51.74 | $107,630 |
| North Carolina | 8,670 | 2.02 | 1.14 | $48.10 | $100,050 |
| Virginia | 7,200 | 1.90 | 1.08 | $47.33 | $98,440 |
| New Hampshire | 1,660 | 2.55 | 1.44 | $45.76 | $95,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,170 | 1.93 | 1.09 | $44.91 | $93,420 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 17,500 | 2.61 | 1.48 | $53.93 | $112,170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,890 | 1.78 | 1.01 | $35.56 | $73,970 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,540 | 2.63 | 1.49 | $42.09 | $87,540 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 6,160 | 2.10 | 1.19 | $45.31 | $94,250 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,030 | 1.37 | 0.78 | $35.61 | $74,070 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,720 | 2.38 | 1.35 | $31.07 | $64,620 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,520 | 1.79 | 1.01 | $48.37 | $100,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,790 | 1.45 | 0.82 | $34.94 | $72,680 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,680 | 2.28 | 1.29 | $39.70 | $82,580 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | 3,670 | 2.55 | 1.44 | $42.12 | $87,610 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 2,990 | 3.65 | 2.07 | $43.05 | $89,540 |
| Billings, MT | 280 | 3.20 | 1.81 | $33.39 | $69,450 |
| Knoxville, TN | 1,210 | 3.18 | 1.80 | $31.76 | $66,060 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 420 | 3.16 | 1.79 | $49.99 | $103,980 |
| Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,270 | 3.16 | 1.79 | $50.18 | $104,380 |
| Manchester, NH | 350 | 3.15 | 1.78 | $46.64 | $97,020 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 750 | 3.14 | 1.78 | $48.48 | $100,840 |
| Raleigh, NC | 1,820 | 3.01 | 1.70 | $53.52 | $111,330 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 160 | 2.96 | 1.68 | $30.52 | $63,480 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | 120 | 2.93 | 1.66 | $24.51 | $50,990 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 17,500 | 2.61 | 1.48 | $53.93 | $112,170 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 510 | 1.71 | 0.97 | $53.88 | $112,080 |
| Raleigh, NC | 1,820 | 3.01 | 1.70 | $53.52 | $111,330 |
| Olympia-Tumwater, WA | 90 | 0.82 | 0.46 | $53.44 | $111,160 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 40 | 1.23 | 0.69 | $51.65 | $107,430 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 1,310 | 2.11 | 1.20 | $51.45 | $107,020 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 230 | 2.45 | 1.39 | $51.33 | $106,770 |
| Peabody-Salem-Beverly, MA NECTA Division | 90 | 0.95 | 0.54 | $51.31 | $106,730 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 410 | 1.57 | 0.89 | $51.08 | $106,240 |
| Midland, TX | 200 | 2.28 | 1.29 | $50.40 | $104,840 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northeastern Ohio non-metropolitan area (non-contiguous) | 380 | 1.15 | 0.65 | $33.22 | $69,110 |
| Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | 370 | 1.34 | 0.76 | $38.83 | $80,770 |
| Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 320 | 1.27 | 0.72 | $41.62 | $86,560 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 290 | 1.41 | 0.80 | $36.69 | $76,320 |
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 1.16 | 0.66 | $30.24 | $62,910 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett County, Maryland nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 2.88 | 1.63 | $22.81 | $47,440 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 2.74 | 1.55 | $43.72 | $90,930 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | 240 | 2.31 | 1.31 | $26.39 | $54,900 |
| East Central New York nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 2.07 | 1.17 | $48.82 | $101,540 |
| Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 2.04 | 1.16 | $39.14 | $81,400 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | 190 | 1.00 | 0.57 | $50.48 | $105,000 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.42 | 0.24 | $49.60 | $103,170 |
| East Central New York nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 2.07 | 1.17 | $48.82 | $101,540 |
| Low Country South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.78 | 0.44 | $47.04 | $97,840 |
| Northeast Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.73 | 0.42 | $46.75 | $97,250 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2017 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 30, 2018