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First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in South Carolina

Considering working as a First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in South Carolina? 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 South Carolina?

For a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers working in South Carolina, wages run about $47,220 per year (or roughly $22.70/hour).Earnings range from $33,540 at the 10th percentile to $72,370 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$33,540	$16.12
25th percentile	$38,370	$18.45
Median (50th)	$47,220	$22.70
75th percentile	$59,420	$28.57
90th percentile	$72,370	$34.80

The job concentration index in South Carolina relative to the national average — is 1.04.

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 South Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 409,518 first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in the U.S.. In South Carolina alone, approximately 2,680 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 2,460 first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers.

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

The largest metro-area employers of first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in South Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	490	$48,110
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	450	$47,080
Columbia, SC	420	$48,820
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC	350	$45,200
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC	140	$47,570
Spartanburg, SC	120	$46,420
Florence, SC	100	$43,700
Sumter, SC	70	$53,630

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

The table below shows the states where 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

Key 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

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

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Facebook, Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Building Management & Inspection

Related Careers

Other careers like 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