Wisconsin · SOC 37-1011
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Wisconsin
State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)
Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Wisconsin; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.
Median Salary
$49,070
per year in this state
same as
National Median
$49,100
per year nationally
Hourly Rate
$23.59/hr
median hourly
Employment
2,740
jobs in WI
Salary Range in Wisconsin
Annual Salary Distribution
What This Means for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Wisconsin
According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Wisconsin ranks #24 of 53 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers pay, the middle tier (45th percentile) nationally. Full pay-distribution context, including how Wisconsin compares to the national median, follows below.
This page captures the First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers labor market inside Wisconsin using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $49,070 ($23.59/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 2,740 workers in this SOC code (37-1011). Relative to the national median of $49,100, the state estimate is same as. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.
Within Wisconsin, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $38,340, the 25th earns $44,290, the 75th reaches $60,750, and the 90th hits $75,970. The upper boundary is roughly 2.0× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.
Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Wisconsin where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.
Top Paying Jobs in Wisconsin
What this shows Bar width is each occupation's median wage relative to the top-paying job on this list. Hover or tap a row for its exact share of the leader and rank.
Similar Occupations in Wisconsin
Other roles in the same SOC major group, priced for this state's labor market.
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
in Wisconsin
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
in Wisconsin
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
in Wisconsin
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
in Wisconsin
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
in Wisconsin
Other states with similar First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers pay or employment
Two OEWS peer sets for this SOC code outside Wisconsin. Same-major-group cards above stay in-state; these neighborhoods are cross-state nearest neighbors.
Similar median pay
Nearest state medians ($49,070 here).
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Nebraska · $48,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Illinois · $49,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Virgin Islands · $48,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Virginia · $48,660
Similar employment scale
Nearest headcount peers (2,740 jobs here; floor 1,000).
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Indiana · 2,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Washington · 2,910
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Kentucky · 2,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Alabama · 2,550
Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS state median annual wage and reported employment for SOC 37-1011. Employment peers exclude states already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.
Related federal data for Wisconsin
📊 BLS OEWS - Wisconsin
Federal wage estimates by occupation
📈 BLS Employment Projections
10-year occupation growth, national
🏢 BLS QCEW state series
Quarterly employment and wage program (BLS)
🏛️ OPM FedScope
Federal workforce data by agency and location
⚖️ OSHA Establishment Search
Federal workplace-safety records
🏠 HUD Fair Market Rents
Federal area-level rent benchmarks
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers make in Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Wisconsin is $49,070 (same as national avg). Pay ranges from $38,340 (10th percentile) to $75,970 (90th percentile).
How many First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers work in Wisconsin?
There are approximately 2,740 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers employed in Wisconsin, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Wisconsin?
The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Wisconsin is $23.59/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.
Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Wisconsin figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.