First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. While facing some shifts, the field is adapting to changes in the job market. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.

Key Statistics

16,130
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$62,714
Average Salary

Employment

Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers workforce.

Employment Over Time

16,130 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.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 14,870 employees, $63,110 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 3,290 employees, $61,861 avg wage
  • Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 1,790 employees, $60,287 avg wage
  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 1,680 employees, $60,739 avg wage
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 1,420 employees, $57,613 avg wage
  • San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 1,090 employees, $71,689 avg wage
  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 1,020 employees, $60,441 avg wage
  • Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 1,020 employees, $78,174 avg wage
  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 920 employees, $72,381 avg wage
  • Fresno MSA: 430 employees, $58,466 avg wage
  • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 270 employees, $57,757 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 16,130 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 16,130 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.