First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Salary in Maine
The median for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers in Maine is $53,580 a year, somewhat above the national $48,520 (+10%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers earn 4% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $51,650. Maine employs 5,760 first-line supervisors of retail sales workers, 8.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.25 means the occupation is more concentrated in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $20.00 | $22.43 | $25.76 | $30.80 | $36.57 | $27.48 | 5,760 | 8.99 | 1.25 |
| Annual | $41,600 | $46,660 | $53,580 | $64,060 | $76,070 | $57,150 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $15.92 | $18.55 | $23.33 | $29.87 | $37.06 | $25.66 | 1,121,800 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,120 | $38,590 | $48,520 | $62,130 | $77,080 | $53,380 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.25
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.99
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $26.71 | $55,550 | $43,200 | $77,110 | 2,610 | 9.03 | 1.25 |
| Bangor, ME | $25.10 | $52,200 | $38,620 | $74,520 | 760 | 10.50 | 1.46 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $24.73 | $51,440 | $39,850 | $78,420 | 460 | 9.75 | 1.35 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $25.77 | $53,600 | $39,850 | $75,730 | 1,240 | 8.76 | 1.21 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $24.78 | $51,550 | $39,740 | $73,610 | 640 | 10.13 | 1.40 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $25.76 | $53,580 | 5,760 | 1.25 |
| New Hampshire | $24.83 | $51,650 | 6,610 | 1.34 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.