First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $39,350 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $50,270
Employed locally 140
National median $47,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $34,630
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $50,270

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary vs area income 65% Median First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $68,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,700
    Modesto, CA $64,480
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $63,710
    Rhode Island $61,860
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $61,460

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,700
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,360
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $56,870
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,160
    Anchorage, AK $52,220

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,230
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34,090
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,280
    Pest Control Workers$37,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$49,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Hickory, NC is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 17.2% below the national median of $47,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Hickory?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,630.