First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
SOC 37-1011BLS OEWS May 2025
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
National median · BLS
$49,100
▲ +3.32%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$53,320
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
178,760
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Pay range for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$35,520
25th
$40,100
Median (50th)
$49,100
75th
$62,600
90th — top pay
$76,430
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 30,800 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
265,200 → 273,600
+8,400 jobs
Projected change
+3.2%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
30,800
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
Self-employed
31% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Management of Personnel Resources3.4
Coordination3.3
Monitoring3.3
Speaking3.3
Time Management3.3
Active Listening3.1
Complex Problem Solving3.1
Critical Thinking3.1
Instructing3.1
Learning Strategies3.1
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal Service4.4
English Language3.9
Administration and Management3.7
Education and Training3.4
Public Safety and Security3.3
Personnel and Human Resources3.2
Administrative3.1
Production and Processing2.8
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordSAP softwareComputerized bed control system softwareComputerized maintenance management system CMMSEmail softwareFacility use softwareHelp desk softwareInventory tracking software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers do
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.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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