First-line supervisors of personal service workers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,010 | $16.35 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,590 | $23.36 |
| Mean (average) | $52,360 | $25.17 |
| 90th percentile | $75,330 | $36.22 |
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 personal service 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 | $40,810 | $27,820 | $74,540 | 1,280 | 0.83 |
| Alaska | $49,380 | $35,840 | $73,000 | 330 | 1.36 |
| Arizona | $47,690 | $37,510 | $62,940 | 1,620 | 0.68 |
| Arkansas | $39,420 | $28,200 | $67,020 | 960 | 1.01 |
| California | $56,110 | $37,460 | $77,700 | 9,390 | 0.7 |
| Colorado | $54,530 | $37,380 | $84,090 | 3,160 | 1.5 |
| Connecticut | $52,720 | $36,540 | $78,180 | 1,740 | 1.39 |
| Delaware | $48,940 | $32,030 | $85,740 | 340 | 0.96 |
| District of Columbia | $56,670 | $46,000 | $84,610 | 260 | 0.51 |
| Florida | $47,330 | $34,070 | $72,710 | 6,250 | 0.86 |
| Georgia | $46,080 | $30,390 | $81,130 | 2,790 | 0.78 |
| Guam | $30,250 | $24,490 | $40,370 | 60 | 1.24 |
| Hawaii | $54,950 | $43,870 | $85,030 | 740 | 1.61 |
| Idaho | $46,860 | $33,750 | $73,020 | 700 | 1.11 |
| Illinois | $49,150 | $36,400 | $73,270 | 2,670 | 0.6 |
| Indiana | $48,590 | $36,100 | $90,030 | 1,950 | 0.83 |
| Iowa | $38,780 | $30,160 | $57,750 | 770 | 0.67 |
| Kansas | $47,370 | $31,280 | $64,650 | 270 | 0.25 |
| Kentucky | $41,490 | $26,980 | $66,380 | 840 | 0.57 |
| Louisiana | $38,670 | $28,740 | $64,640 | 1,330 | 0.93 |
| Maine | $52,780 | $40,350 | $72,580 | 410 | 0.88 |
| Maryland | $51,510 | $36,390 | $79,100 | 4,010 | 1.98 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 | $36,440 | $83,370 | 1,600 | 0.6 |
| Michigan | $42,740 | $33,400 | $64,170 | 2,010 | 0.62 |
| Minnesota | $51,160 | $32,150 | $78,840 | 2,530 | 1.17 |
| Mississippi | $37,910 | $28,010 | $71,150 | 980 | 1.15 |
| Missouri | $43,720 | $35,240 | $64,740 | 1,600 | 0.74 |
| Montana | $48,320 | $37,850 | $69,790 | 360 | 0.97 |
| Nebraska | $46,010 | $36,400 | $66,370 | 840 | 1.12 |
| Nevada | $44,290 | $27,930 | $65,430 | 1,760 | 1.55 |
| New Hampshire | $50,580 | $37,980 | $77,270 | 670 | 1.34 |
| New Jersey | $54,330 | $36,500 | $83,200 | 4,640 | 1.47 |
| New Mexico | $49,100 | $33,800 | $75,450 | 580 | 0.91 |
| New York | $58,900 | $38,020 | $80,060 | 8,580 | 1.21 |
| North Carolina | $45,400 | $31,720 | $66,170 | 3,510 | 0.97 |
| North Dakota | $50,390 | $38,080 | $63,200 | 360 | 1.14 |
| Ohio | $39,660 | $29,440 | $67,600 | 2,390 | 0.59 |
| Oklahoma | $37,390 | $27,810 | $71,620 | 1,470 | 1.18 |
| Oregon | $58,240 | $44,370 | $68,840 | 2,300 | 1.59 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,990 | $35,960 | $67,410 | 8,980 | 2.02 |
| Puerto Rico | $31,100 | $21,840 | $48,830 | 380 | 0.54 |
| Rhode Island | $60,680 | $36,440 | $80,030 | 460 | 1.25 |
| South Carolina | $44,100 | $30,580 | $66,200 | 2,040 | 1.21 |
| South Dakota | $49,860 | $40,930 | $75,590 | 340 | 1.02 |
| Tennessee | $46,510 | $33,450 | $75,130 | 1,980 | 0.82 |
| Texas | $45,560 | $29,650 | $65,600 | 11,470 | 1.11 |
| Utah | $44,010 | $33,090 | $68,700 | 930 | 0.73 |
| Vermont | $58,490 | $38,580 | $68,610 | 200 | 0.91 |
| Virginia | $48,990 | $35,920 | $79,770 | 2,950 | 0.98 |
| Washington | $59,980 | $46,560 | $86,820 | 1,440 | 0.55 |
| West Virginia | $38,120 | $24,910 | $57,580 | 400 | 0.77 |
| Wisconsin | $46,350 | $35,170 | $70,270 | 4,740 | 2.2 |
| Wyoming | $45,610 | $29,420 | $71,630 | 200 | 0.96 |
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 personal service workers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 12,000. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.7%.
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 personal service 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 Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager CIP 12.0412
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
- Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Recruit and hire staff members.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.
- Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
- Investigate employee complaints and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Inventory management systems
- Timekeeping software
- Web browser software
- Work scheduling software
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Time Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Service Orientation, Persuasion.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of personal service workers make?
The national median annual wage for first-line supervisors of personal service workers was $48,590 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $34,010 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $75,330. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do first-line supervisors of personal service 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 personal service workers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of personal service workers to change +6.3% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 12,000 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay first-line supervisors of personal service workers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Rhode Island ($60,680), Washington ($59,980), New York ($58,900). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.