First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary by State
Also called: Housekeeping Supervisors
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers is $49,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,500 in Arkansas to $63,550 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,520
- 25th percentile
- $40,100
- Median
- $49,100
- 75th percentile
- $62,600
- Top 10%
- $76,430
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 178,760 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $63,550 | +29% | $47,000 | $82,620 | 2,910 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $63,520 | +29% | $43,500 | $77,170 | 800 |
| 3 | California | $61,470 | +25% | $40,870 | $82,800 | 18,060 |
| 4 | New York | $60,580 | +23% | $39,160 | $84,930 | 11,620 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $59,760 | +22% | $41,040 | $79,260 | 4,000 |
| 6 | Vermont | $59,340 | +21% | $43,680 | $77,900 | 420 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $59,060 | +20% | $43,680 | $80,550 | 1,500 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $57,200 | +16% | $38,880 | $85,420 | 2,110 |
| 9 | Alaska | $56,690 | +15% | $40,840 | $72,870 | 600 |
| 10 | Oregon | $56,210 | +14% | $40,600 | $74,620 | 2,470 |
| 11 | Maine | $55,810 | +14% | $41,790 | $73,190 | 670 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $55,200 | +12% | $40,130 | $80,720 | 750 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $55,170 | +12% | $39,820 | $80,230 | 5,600 |
| 14 | Colorado | $55,100 | +12% | $39,310 | $81,140 | 4,070 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $54,210 | +10% | $38,430 | $75,570 | 490 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $53,510 | +9% | $38,130 | $79,820 | 2,270 |
| 17 | Utah | $52,420 | +7% | $36,940 | $75,190 | 2,240 |
| 18 | Delaware | $50,750 | +3% | $35,400 | $72,810 | 790 |
| 19 | Indiana | $50,570 | +3% | $37,030 | $75,940 | 2,840 |
| 20 | Nevada | $50,080 | +2% | $36,640 | $64,270 | 4,100 |
| 21 | Kansas | $49,780 | +1% | $36,920 | $74,770 | 1,570 |
| 22 | Maryland | $49,550 | +1% | $37,190 | $74,310 | 3,550 |
| 23 | Illinois | $49,410 | +1% | $38,290 | $76,050 | 5,090 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $49,070 | 0% | $38,340 | $75,970 | 2,740 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $48,870 | 0% | $37,130 | $68,050 | 1,260 |
| 26 | Virginia | $48,660 | −1% | $35,220 | $75,610 | 5,900 |
| 27 | Arizona | $48,610 | −1% | $38,600 | $75,760 | 3,050 |
| 28 | Idaho | $48,390 | −1% | $36,700 | $70,770 | 1,220 |
| 29 | Montana | $48,240 | −2% | $34,310 | $66,810 | 760 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $47,950 | −2% | $40,950 | $77,490 | 1,460 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $47,840 | −3% | $31,200 | $72,900 | 580 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $47,490 | −3% | $34,640 | $73,490 | 5,550 |
| 33 | Iowa | $47,200 | −4% | $36,330 | $66,110 | 2,000 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $46,920 | −4% | $33,530 | $66,860 | 6,250 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $46,860 | −5% | $34,210 | $64,020 | 610 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $46,800 | −5% | $32,110 | $75,930 | 3,510 |
| 37 | Michigan | $46,770 | −5% | $36,820 | $65,410 | 3,870 |
| 38 | Ohio | $46,110 | −6% | $34,430 | $64,370 | 5,730 |
| 39 | Georgia | $46,070 | −6% | $33,080 | $72,330 | 5,810 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $45,860 | −7% | $33,970 | $63,480 | 2,920 |
| 41 | Florida | $45,770 | −7% | $35,260 | $75,360 | 15,320 |
| 42 | Missouri | $45,660 | −7% | $35,230 | $70,850 | 3,130 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $45,320 | −8% | $32,080 | $69,540 | 3,200 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $44,840 | −9% | $32,200 | $77,680 | 890 |
| 45 | Alabama | $44,370 | −10% | $31,140 | $65,390 | 2,550 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $42,230 | −14% | $29,280 | $64,990 | 1,550 |
| 47 | Texas | $41,660 | −15% | $27,200 | $63,440 | 13,370 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $41,450 | −16% | $28,770 | $63,640 | 740 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $40,460 | −18% | $28,970 | $61,490 | 2,290 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $38,640 | −21% | $26,500 | $69,170 | 2,470 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $37,500 | −24% | $29,480 | $53,850 | 1,490 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $63,550 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $49,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $37,500 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 18,060, with a median of $61,470.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.