First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers - Directly supervise sales workers in a retail establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $39,890 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $19.18. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $17.07 and most workers in this occupation earn between $10.73 and $20.23 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $39,890 | ||
| National Hourly | $19.18 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $22,329 | $35,499 | $42,084 |
| Statewide Hourly | $10.73 | $17.07 | $20.23 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $23,241 | $37,469 | $44,582 |
| Hourly | $11.17 | $18.01 | $21.43 |
| Farmington Annual | $22,268 | $35,714 | $42,437 |
| Hourly | $10.71 | $17.17 | $20.40 |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | $24,767 | $38,047 | $44,686 |
| Hourly | $11.91 | $18.29 | $21.48 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $23,241 | $37,469 | $44,582 |
| Hourly | $11.17 | $18.01 | $21.43 |
| Eastern Annual | $21,195 | $32,027 | $37,443 |
| Hourly | $10.19 | $15.40 | $18.00 |
| Northern Annual | $23,214 | $35,644 | $41,859 |
| Hourly | $11.16 | $17.14 | $20.12 |
| Southwestern Annual | $20,358 | $33,011 | $39,337 |
| Hourly | $9.79 | $15.87 | $18.91 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 14,490 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 11 percent and an estmated 16,090 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are very good to excellent, as there should be about 160 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 14,490 | 16,090 | 1.05% | 160 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 6,540 | 7,220 | 0.99% | 68 |
| Farmington | 940 | 1,010 | 0.72% | 7 |
| Las Cruces | 990 | 1,120 | 1.26% | 13 |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 6,540 | 7,220 | 0.99% | 68 |
| Eastern | 2,340 | 2,720 | 1.52% | 38 |
| Northern | 3,970 | 4,360 | 0.93% | 39 |
| Southwestern | 1,510 | 1,700 | 1.20% | 19 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 40% |
| Some College Courses | 20% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 15% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 6% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Alb | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/albuquerque.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Can | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/cannon.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Hol | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/holloman.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Whi | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Retailing and Retail Operations | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Retailing and Retail Operations | |
| + University of Phoenix - Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/new-mexico-campus.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce (NEW) | |
| + University of Phoenix - Kirtland AFB Lea | ||
| Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/kirtland-afb-learning-center.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce (NEW) | |
| + University of Phoenix - Santa Fe | ||
| Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/santa-fe-learning-center.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce (NEW) | |
| + University of Phoenix - Santa Teresa | ||
| Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/santa-teresa-learning-center.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce (NEW) | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 1.1% |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | 5.3% |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores | 4.8% |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 1.7% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 6.6% |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores | 1.8% |
| Gasoline Stations | 6.6% |
| General Merchandise Stores | 16.4% |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 1.7% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 1.5% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 3.9% |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 4.0% |
| Rental and Leasing Services | 2.0% |
| Repair and Maintenance | 0.4% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 33.6% |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores | 2.7% |
| Telecommunications | 0.7% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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