First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,520 | $17.08 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,100 | $23.61 |
| Mean (average) | $53,320 | $25.64 |
| 90th percentile | $76,430 | $36.75 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,370 | $31,140 | $65,390 | 2,550 | 1.05 |
| Alaska | $56,690 | $40,840 | $72,870 | 600 | 1.6 |
| Arizona | $48,610 | $38,600 | $75,760 | 3,050 | 0.82 |
| Arkansas | $37,500 | $29,480 | $53,850 | 1,490 | 1 |
| California | $61,470 | $40,870 | $82,800 | 18,060 | 0.86 |
| Colorado | $55,100 | $39,310 | $81,140 | 4,070 | 1.23 |
| Connecticut | $57,200 | $38,880 | $85,420 | 2,110 | 1.08 |
| Delaware | $50,750 | $35,400 | $72,810 | 790 | 1.42 |
| District of Columbia | $47,950 | $40,950 | $77,490 | 1,460 | 1.8 |
| Florida | $45,770 | $35,260 | $75,360 | 15,320 | 1.34 |
| Georgia | $46,070 | $33,080 | $72,330 | 5,810 | 1.03 |
| Guam | $28,030 | $23,470 | $38,370 | 160 | 2.14 |
| Hawaii | $59,060 | $43,680 | $80,550 | 1,500 | 2.08 |
| Idaho | $48,390 | $36,700 | $70,770 | 1,220 | 1.24 |
| Illinois | $49,410 | $38,290 | $76,050 | 5,090 | 0.73 |
| Indiana | $50,570 | $37,030 | $75,940 | 2,840 | 0.77 |
| Iowa | $47,200 | $36,330 | $66,110 | 2,000 | 1.12 |
| Kansas | $49,780 | $36,920 | $74,770 | 1,570 | 0.95 |
| Kentucky | $45,860 | $33,970 | $63,480 | 2,920 | 1.27 |
| Louisiana | $38,640 | $26,500 | $69,170 | 2,470 | 1.11 |
| Maine | $55,810 | $41,790 | $73,190 | 670 | 0.91 |
| Maryland | $49,550 | $37,190 | $74,310 | 3,550 | 1.12 |
| Massachusetts | $59,760 | $41,040 | $79,260 | 4,000 | 0.96 |
| Michigan | $46,770 | $36,820 | $65,410 | 3,870 | 0.76 |
| Minnesota | $53,510 | $38,130 | $79,820 | 2,270 | 0.67 |
| Mississippi | $42,230 | $29,280 | $64,990 | 1,550 | 1.16 |
| Missouri | $45,660 | $35,230 | $70,850 | 3,130 | 0.93 |
| Montana | $48,240 | $34,310 | $66,810 | 760 | 1.3 |
| Nebraska | $48,870 | $37,130 | $68,050 | 1,260 | 1.07 |
| Nevada | $50,080 | $36,640 | $64,270 | 4,100 | 2.3 |
| New Hampshire | $55,200 | $40,130 | $80,720 | 750 | 0.95 |
| New Jersey | $55,170 | $39,820 | $80,230 | 5,600 | 1.14 |
| New Mexico | $44,840 | $32,200 | $77,680 | 890 | 0.89 |
| New York | $60,580 | $39,160 | $84,930 | 11,620 | 1.04 |
| North Carolina | $47,490 | $34,640 | $73,490 | 5,550 | 0.98 |
| North Dakota | $54,210 | $38,430 | $75,570 | 490 | 0.99 |
| Ohio | $46,110 | $34,430 | $64,370 | 5,730 | 0.9 |
| Oklahoma | $40,460 | $28,970 | $61,490 | 2,290 | 1.17 |
| Oregon | $56,210 | $40,600 | $74,620 | 2,470 | 1.09 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,920 | $33,530 | $66,860 | 6,250 | 0.9 |
| Rhode Island | $63,520 | $43,500 | $77,170 | 800 | 1.4 |
| South Carolina | $45,320 | $32,080 | $69,540 | 3,200 | 1.21 |
| South Dakota | $46,860 | $34,210 | $64,020 | 610 | 1.16 |
| Tennessee | $46,800 | $32,110 | $75,930 | 3,510 | 0.93 |
| Texas | $41,660 | $27,200 | $63,440 | 13,370 | 0.83 |
| Utah | $52,420 | $36,940 | $75,190 | 2,240 | 1.12 |
| Vermont | $59,340 | $43,680 | $77,900 | 420 | 1.21 |
| Virgin Islands | $48,710 | $37,120 | $71,700 | 110 | 2.91 |
| Virginia | $48,660 | $35,220 | $75,610 | 5,900 | 1.25 |
| Washington | $63,550 | $47,000 | $82,620 | 2,910 | 0.71 |
| West Virginia | $41,450 | $28,770 | $63,640 | 740 | 0.92 |
| Wisconsin | $49,070 | $38,340 | $75,970 | 2,740 | 0.81 |
| Wyoming | $47,840 | $31,200 | $72,900 | 580 | 1.81 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 30,800. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 31%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Building/Property Maintenance CIP 46.0401
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
- Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
- Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
- Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
- Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
- Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
- Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Facebook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Computerized bed control system software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Email software
- Facility use software
- Help desk software
- Inventory tracking software
Transferable skills for career changers: Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Service Orientation.
Common job titles: Building Services Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Custodian Supervisor, Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS), Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor, Janitorial Supervisor, Laundry Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers make?
The national median annual wage for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers was $49,100 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,520 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $76,430. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers to change +3.2% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 30,800 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($63,550), Rhode Island ($63,520), California ($61,470). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.