How Much Does an Assistant Store Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$48,520
Assistant store managers in the U.S. earn a median of $48,520 a year, or $23.33 an hour. Half of assistant store managers earn more than $48,520 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $77,080.
Pay percentiles for assistant store managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15.92 | $33,120 |
| 25th | $18.55 | $38,590 |
| 50th (median) | $23.33 | $48,520 |
| 75th | $29.87 | $62,130 |
| 90th | $37.06 | $77,080 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (SOC 41-1011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for assistant store managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,750 | $29.21 | +25% |
| Rhode Island | $58,570 | $28.16 | +21% |
| District of Columbia | $58,470 | $28.11 | +21% |
| New York | $58,300 | $28.03 | +20% |
| Colorado | $58,200 | $27.98 | +20% |
| Massachusetts | $57,490 | $27.64 | +18% |
| New Jersey | $57,320 | $27.56 | +18% |
| Alaska | $57,080 | $27.44 | +18% |
| South Dakota | $56,680 | $27.25 | +17% |
| Connecticut | $56,510 | $27.17 | +16% |
| United States | $48,520 | $23.33 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many assistant store managers are there?
BLS counts about 1,121,800 assistant store managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers”. The most jobs are in California (109,180), Texas (103,410) and Florida (80,470).
The mean (average) annual wage is $53,380, higher than the median of $48,520.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,043
- Biweekly
- $1,866
- Weekly
- $933
- Daily (8 hours)
- $187
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do assistant store managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for assistant store managers is $23.33. The middle 50% earn between $18.55 and $29.87 an hour.
Which state pays assistant store managers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for assistant store managers at $60,750, +25% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for assistant store managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of assistant store managers earn less than $33,120 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.