Retail & Sales
Retail Manager Salary
Retail managers oversee daily store operations, managing staff, driving sales, and maintaining inventory.
Median Salary
$50,400
Mean Salary
$56,200
Total Employed
1,120,500
Job Growth
+1%
Retail Manager Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level retail managers earn around $32,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $52,000. Senior-level retail managers can earn $85,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$32,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$52,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$85,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for retail managers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $30,000, while the top 10% earn $92,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $50,400 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $92,000 |
Retail Manager Salary by State
Retail Manager salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $85,680, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $41,832.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $85,680 | Details → |
| #2 California | $69,552 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $68,040 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $62,496 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $61,488 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $57,960 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $57,960 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $56,448 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $55,440 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $55,440 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $52,920 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $52,920 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $52,920 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $52,416 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $50,904 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $50,904 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $49,392 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $49,392 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $48,888 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $48,888 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $48,888 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $48,888 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $48,384 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $47,880 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $47,880 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $47,376 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $46,872 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $46,872 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $46,368 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $46,368 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $46,368 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $46,368 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $45,864 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $45,360 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $45,360 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $45,360 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $45,360 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $45,360 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $44,856 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $44,856 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $44,856 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $44,352 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $44,352 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $43,848 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $43,848 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $43,848 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $43,344 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $42,336 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $42,336 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $41,832 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Manage store operations
- ● Hire and train staff
- ● Set sales goals
- ● Manage inventory
- ● Handle customer complaints
Top Skills
Retail Management Sales Inventory Management Customer Service Staff Training Visual Merchandising
Education Required
High school diploma
Job Outlook
Slower than average — projected 1% growth over the next decade