What First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers this way: "Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facilities, such as hospitals"; "Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards"; "Plan and prepare employee work schedules"; "Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary"; "Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is high school diploma or equivalent. Work experience in a related occupation is typically less than 5 years.
Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 265,200 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 273,600 in 2035, an increase of 8,400 jobs (+3.2%). That is slower than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 30,800 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 11.6% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. 31.0% of workers in this occupation are self-employed; the wage figures below cover wage and salary workers. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $49,100, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers earn the most
Across the 2 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $57,961 in New Jersey to $58,989 in New York, a gap of $1,029 (1.02 times). 2 of those 2 states average above the BLS national median of $49,100 and 0 average at or below it.
New Jersey employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 16,220, which is 51.9% of the 31,250 counted across them. New York follows with 15,030.
Highest-paying states
New York ($58,989) and New Jersey ($57,961) lead the ranking, while New Jersey ($57,961) and New York ($58,989) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Frequently asked questions about First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers earn in the United States?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $49,100. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $57,961 to $58,989.
Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers the most?
New York, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $58,989. New Jersey is next at $57,961.
Is First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers a growing occupation?
BLS projects employment to grow by 3.2% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 30,800 openings a year.
What education do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers need?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent, with work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years, according to BLS.