First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of personal service workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $52,360 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $48,590
Total employment 114,110 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings 16,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 149,100 → 159,100 (+10,000)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$63,190
- District of Columbia$63,030
- New York$59,560
- Hawaii$59,430
- Massachusetts$58,330
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$40,020
- Iowa$42,390
- Mississippi$43,470
- Oklahoma$44,000
- Louisiana$44,120
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $63,190 | $59,980 | $30 | +20.7% | 1,440 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $63,030 | $56,670 | $30 | +20.4% | 260 |
| 3 | New York | $59,560 | $58,900 | $29 | +13.8% | 8,580 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $59,430 | $54,950 | $29 | +13.5% | 740 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,330 | $53,740 | $28 | +11.4% | 1,600 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $57,870 | $60,680 | $28 | +10.5% | 460 |
| 7 | Colorado | $57,830 | $54,530 | $28 | +10.4% | 3,160 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $57,230 | $52,720 | $28 | +9.3% | 1,740 |
| 9 | California | $57,200 | $56,110 | $28 | +9.2% | 9,390 |
| 10 | Oregon | $56,620 | $58,240 | $27 | +8.1% | 2,300 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $56,420 | $54,330 | $27 | +7.8% | 4,640 |
| 12 | Maryland | $56,250 | $51,510 | $27 | +7.4% | 4,010 |
| 13 | Vermont | $55,950 | $58,490 | $27 | +6.9% | 200 |
| 14 | Indiana | $55,310 | $48,590 | $27 | +5.6% | 1,950 |
| 15 | Maine | $54,790 | $52,780 | $26 | +4.6% | 410 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $54,710 | $51,160 | $26 | +4.5% | 2,530 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $54,640 | $50,580 | $26 | +4.4% | 670 |
| 18 | Illinois | $54,490 | $49,150 | $26 | +4.1% | 2,670 |
| 19 | Alaska | $54,480 | $49,380 | $26 | +4% | 330 |
| 20 | Virginia | $53,370 | $48,990 | $26 | +1.9% | 2,950 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $53,290 | $49,860 | $26 | +1.8% | 340 |
| 22 | Delaware | $52,750 | $48,940 | $25 | +0.7% | 340 |
| 23 | Montana | $51,420 | $48,320 | $25 | -1.8% | 360 |
| 24 | Georgia | $51,370 | $46,080 | $25 | -1.9% | 2,790 |
| 25 | Florida | $51,330 | $47,330 | $25 | -2% | 6,250 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $50,970 | $46,510 | $25 | -2.7% | 1,980 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $50,960 | $47,990 | $25 | -2.7% | 8,980 |
| 28 | Arizona | $50,840 | $47,690 | $24 | -2.9% | 1,620 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $50,550 | $49,100 | $24 | -3.5% | 580 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $50,160 | $50,390 | $24 | -4.2% | 360 |
| 31 | Idaho | $49,920 | $46,860 | $24 | -4.7% | 700 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $49,540 | $46,350 | $24 | -5.4% | 4,740 |
| 33 | Utah | $49,300 | $44,010 | $24 | -5.8% | 930 |
| 34 | Kansas | $49,170 | $47,370 | $24 | -6.1% | 270 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $48,810 | $46,010 | $23 | -6.8% | 840 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $48,380 | $45,400 | $23 | -7.6% | 3,510 |
| 37 | Texas | $48,080 | $45,560 | $23 | -8.2% | 11,470 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $48,000 | $45,610 | $23 | -8.3% | 200 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $47,380 | $44,100 | $23 | -9.5% | 2,040 |
| 40 | Missouri | $47,250 | $43,720 | $23 | -9.8% | 1,600 |
| 41 | Nevada | $46,610 | $44,290 | $22 | -11% | 1,760 |
| 42 | Alabama | $46,300 | $40,810 | $22 | -11.6% | 1,280 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $46,190 | $41,490 | $22 | -11.8% | 840 |
| 44 | Michigan | $45,960 | $42,740 | $22 | -12.2% | 2,010 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $45,880 | $39,420 | $22 | -12.4% | 960 |
| 46 | Ohio | $45,020 | $39,660 | $22 | -14% | 2,390 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $44,120 | $38,670 | $21 | -15.7% | 1,330 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $44,000 | $37,390 | $21 | -16% | 1,470 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $43,470 | $37,910 | $21 | -17% | 980 |
| 50 | Iowa | $42,390 | $38,780 | $20 | -19% | 770 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $40,020 | $38,120 | $19 | -23.6% | 400 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 439 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $71,840 | $82,160 | 80 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,490 | $66,120 | 420 |
| 3 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $63,900 | $59,940 | 230 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,560 | $64,480 | 950 |
| 5 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,500 | $63,420 | 220 |
| 6 | Bellingham, WA | $61,990 | $61,810 | 50 |
| 7 | Vineland, NJ | $61,860 | $57,140 | 120 |
| 8 | Ithaca, NY | $61,140 | $63,670 | 60 |
| 9 | Napa, CA | $61,000 | $69,730 | 50 |
| 10 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $60,800 | $56,480 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of personal service workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambulance Services | $78,330 | $70,060 | — |
| 2 | Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $75,830 | $71,820 | 70 |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $74,810 | $76,560 | 80 |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $74,810 | $77,170 | 80 |
| 5 | Offices of Physicians | $74,360 | $77,020 | 230 |
| 6 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $72,100 | $67,250 | 100 |
| 7 | Death Care Services | $71,510 | $68,030 | 410 |
| 8 | All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $68,750 | $73,130 | 40 |
| 9 | Junior Colleges, State Government Owned | $68,310 | $69,740 | 70 |
| 10 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $68,180 | $77,770 | 30 |
| 11 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $68,180 | $77,770 | 30 |
| 12 | Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $67,020 | $75,940 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of personal service workers make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of personal service workers salary in the United States is $48,590 per year (mean $52,360), and about 80% earn between $34,010 and $75,330.
How much do first-line supervisors of personal service workers make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,360 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of personal service workers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of personal service workers at $63,190 per year (median $59,980).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of personal service workers?
Employment is projected to change +6.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 16,300 openings per year.