First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary: $62,714 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 174,660 first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers nationally earn a mean of $62,714. Employment in the series shown fell about 6% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 0.4% annual decline.
Key Statistics
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers?
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 37-1011.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 174,660 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates, Training and Teaching Others, Getting Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $47,520 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $62,714 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,644 |
| 25th percentile | $47,894 |
| Median (50th) | $59,762 |
| 75th percentile | $74,572 |
| 90th percentile | $83,766 |
What education do you need?
For First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Time Management, Speaking, Monitoring, Active Listening, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Education and Training. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 0.4% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -2.2%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -4.4%.
Current U.S. headcount: 174,660.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 174,660 | 17.9% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 146,320 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 69,140 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 68,710 | 7.1% |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 62,970 | 6.5% |
| Educational Services | 43,670 | 4.5% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
174,660 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$62,714 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers earned an average of $62,714.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
-0.4% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
62,675 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -2.2%
61,282 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -4.4%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
8.8% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 16,130 employees, $60,980 avg wage
- FL: 15,450 employees, $48,150 avg wage
- TX: 14,820 employees, $41,890 avg wage
- NY: 11,090 employees, $59,940 avg wage
- PA: 5,870 employees, $49,040 avg wage
- VA: 5,840 employees, $51,770 avg wage
- OH: 5,680 employees, $45,650 avg wage
- NC: 5,650 employees, $45,360 avg wage
- GA: 5,410 employees, $48,370 avg wage
- NJ: 5,170 employees, $57,900 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 10,770 employees, $61,450 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 5,570 employees, $54,930 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 5,070 employees, $59,610 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 4,780 employees, $49,900 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 3,970 employees, $41,030 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 3,630 employees, $44,700 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 3,390 employees, $56,300 avg wage
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL: 3,270 employees, $47,960 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 2,920 employees, $50,960 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 2,910 employees, $53,740 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in 2023 was 174,660 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers need many skills, but most especially Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Time Management, Speaking, Monitoring.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Education and Training, Public Safety and Security.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Problem Sensitivity.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers spend their time on activities such as Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates, Training and Teaching Others.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers was $62,714 in 2023.
SOC Code
37-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers reports an average salary of $62,714.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 174,660 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -0.4%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.