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First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Pennsylvania

Considering working as a First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Pennsylvania? Here’s what you need to know. Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

What do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Make in Pennsylvania?

For first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers working in Pennsylvania, wages run about $46,530 per year (or about $22.37/hour).Annual wages span from $34,890 at the 10th percentile to $65,960 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$34,890	$16.78
25th percentile	$38,600	$18.56
Median (50th)	$46,530	$22.37
75th percentile	$57,710	$27.74
90th percentile	$65,960	$31.71

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Pennsylvania nationwide is 0.86, meaning fewer first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers earn a median of $43,751 per year ($21.03/hour), above the Pennsylvania median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 409,518 first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in the U.S.. In Pennsylvania alone, about 5,870 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 2,460 first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers.

Top Pennsylvania Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

The metro areas below employ the most first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in Pennsylvania.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	2,910	$50,170
Pittsburgh, PA	850	$45,170
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	370	$47,430
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	340	$46,320
Lancaster, PA	310	$45,690
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA	260	$46,330
Reading, PA	140	$46,670
York-Hanover, PA	130	$45,960
Erie, PA	110	$42,330
State College, PA	70	$44,390
Johnstown, PA	60	$38,250
Altoona, PA	50	$45,020
Chambersburg, PA	50	$47,100
Lebanon, PA	50	$48,680
Williamsport, PA	50	$47,210
Gettysburg, PA	40	$44,720

Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Employment

View the states that employ the most first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers work.

State	Number Employed
California	16,130
Florida	15,450
Texas	14,820
New York	11,090
Pennsylvania	5,870
Virginia	5,840
Ohio	5,680
North Carolina	5,650
Georgia	5,410
New Jersey	5,170
Illinois	4,830
Maryland	4,550
Colorado	3,990
Michigan	3,960
Nevada	3,550
Arizona	3,340
Tennessee	3,250
Massachusetts	3,190
Missouri	3,090
Washington	3,050

Highest-Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

The highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Rhode Island	$61,860
Massachusetts	$59,760
Hawaii	$59,490
Washington	$58,850
California	$58,110
Vermont	$57,570
New Jersey	$57,210
New York	$57,210
Alaska	$56,640
New Hampshire	$55,370

Skills

The most important first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers typically:

• 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.
• Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
• Issue supplies and equipment to workers.
• Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
• Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.

Work Activities

• 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
• Getting Information
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Developing and Building Teams
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Facebook, Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Building Management & Inspection

Related Careers

Related occupations to first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers include:

• First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
• First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Also Known As

Building Cleaning Supervisor, Building Services Supervisor, Building Superintendent, Building Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Butler, Cleaning Staff Supervisor, Cleaning Supervisor, Custodial Supervisor, Custodian Supervisor, Environmental Services Custodial Manager, Environmental Services Department Manager, Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS), Executive Housekeeper, Home Restoration Service Supervisor.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 37-1011.00