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Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Median Salary
46,650
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

47%

Self-employed

37%

State and local government

9%

Private not for profit

6%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$21,800

10%

$46,650

Median

$60,020

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    43%

  • Some college

    19%

  • Associate's degree

    14%

  • Bachelor's degree

    12%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    7%

  • Less than high school

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Building/Property Maintenance

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.