First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in the U.S. is $49,100 ($23.61 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $49,100
- Mean annual wage
- $53,320
- Median hourly wage
- $23.61
- Employment
- 178,760
178,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,520 | $17.08 |
| 25th percentile | $40,100 | $19.28 |
| Median (50th) | $49,100 | $23.61 |
| 75th percentile | $62,600 | $30.10 |
| 90th percentile | $76,430 | $36.75 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63,550 | 2,910 |
| Rhode Island | $63,520 | 800 |
| California | $61,470 | 18,060 |
| New York | $60,580 | 11,620 |
| Massachusetts | $59,760 | 4,000 |
| Vermont | $59,340 | 420 |
| Hawaii | $59,060 | 1,500 |
| Connecticut | $57,200 | 2,110 |
| Alaska | $56,690 | 600 |
| Oregon | $56,210 | 2,470 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $37,500 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $38,640 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $40,460 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $41,450 median annual wage
- Texas: $41,660 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
Typical tasks
- Recommend or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
- Prepare reports on activity, personnel, and information, such as occupancy, hours worked, facility usage, work performed, and departmental expenses.
- Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
- Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
- Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 14.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.4% |
| Master's degree | 2.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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