First-Line Supervisor of Helper, Laborers, and Material Mover Salary in Sector of Retail Trade

The salary statistics of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Average Annual Salary of First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$27,210
25th Percentile Wage
$33,610
50th Percentile Wage
$43,290
75th Percentile Wage
$57,400
90th Percentile Wage
$73,440

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry sector of retail trade. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers is $73,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,290. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers is $27,210.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$43,290
0.67% 5.64%
2015
$43,000
1.53% -
2014
$42,340
2.31% -
2013
$41,360
1.23% -
2012
$40,850
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Compare First-Line Supervisor of Helper, Laborers, and Material Mover Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of first-line supervisors of helpers, laborers, and material movers in 37 industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover occupations is the building material and supplies dealers industry with an annual salary $49,000. The lowest paying industry is the used merchandise stores industry (annual salary $35,730). For detailed first-line supervisor of helper, laborers, and material mover salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
$49,000
Department Stores
$48,320
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
$48,050
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
$47,960
Nonstore Retailers
$47,740
Health and Personal Care Stores
$47,590
Health and Personal Care Stores
$47,590
Direct Selling Establishments
$47,440
Clothing Stores
$46,730
Automobile Dealers
$45,850
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$45,330
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$45,230
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
$45,210
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$45,040
Sporting Goods Stores
$44,890
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
$44,820
Home Furnishings Stores
$44,790
Vending Machine Operators
$44,770
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$44,440
Furniture Stores
$44,340
General Merchandise Stores
$44,130
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
$43,970
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$43,970
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$43,200
Specialty Food Stores
$42,600
Other General Merchandise Stores
$42,580
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
$42,190
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$39,620
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$39,620
Gasoline Stations
$38,850
Gasoline Stations
$38,850
Food and Beverage Stores
$38,340
Grocery Stores
$37,980
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$37,490
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$37,260
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$37,190
Used Merchandise Stores
$35,730

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].