First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Laredo, TX make a median of $36,100 a year, or about $17.36 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 86.96), which stretches that salary to about $41,513 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,161/month, about 44.7% of take-home, which is tight.
Where the paycheck goes
What $36K actually covers in Laredo, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Laredo’s Regional Price Parity (86.96). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Laredo
Pay for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in Laredo runs about 26% below the U.S. median of $49K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,161/month, which is 44.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 86.96 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 13% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in metros near Laredo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $39K | $39K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $45K | $44K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $42K | $43K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $39K | $41K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Laredo, TX
Entry-level first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $64K | +29% | 2,910 |
| Rhode Island | $64K | +29% | 800 |
| California | $61K | +25% | 18,060 |
| New York | $61K | +23% | 11,620 |
| Massachusetts | $60K | +22% | 4,000 |
| Vermont | $59K | +21% | 420 |
| Hawaii | $59K | +20% | 1,500 |
| Connecticut | $57K | +16% | 2,110 |
| Alaska | $57K | +15% | 600 |
| Oregon | $56K | +14% | 2,470 |
| Maine | $56K | +14% | 670 |
| New Hampshire | $55K | +12% | 750 |
| New Jersey | $55K | +12% | 5,600 |
| Colorado | $55K | +12% | 4,070 |
| North Dakota | $54K | +10% | 490 |
| Minnesota | $54K | +9% | 2,270 |
| Utah | $52K | +7% | 2,240 |
| Delaware | $51K | +3% | 790 |
| Indiana | $51K | +3% | 2,840 |
| Nevada | $50K | +2% | 4,100 |
| Kansas | $50K | +1% | 1,570 |
| Maryland | $50K | +1% | 3,550 |
| Illinois | $49K | +1% | 5,090 |
| Wisconsin | $49K | -0% | 2,740 |
| Nebraska | $49K | -0% | 1,260 |
| Virginia | $49K | -1% | 5,900 |
| Arizona | $49K | -1% | 3,050 |
| Idaho | $48K | -1% | 1,220 |
| Montana | $48K | -2% | 760 |
| District of Columbia | $48K | -2% | 1,460 |
| Wyoming | $48K | -3% | 580 |
| North Carolina | $47K | -3% | 5,550 |
| Iowa | $47K | -4% | 2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $47K | -4% | 6,250 |
| South Dakota | $47K | -5% | 610 |
| Tennessee | $47K | -5% | 3,510 |
| Michigan | $47K | -5% | 3,870 |
| Ohio | $46K | -6% | 5,730 |
| Georgia | $46K | -6% | 5,810 |
| Kentucky | $46K | -7% | 2,920 |
| Florida | $46K | -7% | 15,320 |
| Missouri | $46K | -7% | 3,130 |
| South Carolina | $45K | -8% | 3,200 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -9% | 890 |
| Alabama | $44K | -10% | 2,550 |
| Mississippi | $42K | -14% | 1,550 |
| Texas | $42K | -15% | 13,370 |
| West Virginia | $41K | -16% | 740 |
| Oklahoma | $40K | -18% | 2,290 |
| Louisiana | $39K | -21% | 2,470 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -24% | 1,490 |
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Can a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Laredo?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $36K, rent takes 44.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,161/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in Laredo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers typically earn — is $22K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,627/month. At HUD’s $1,161/month FMR, rent would take 71% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial worker a high-paying job in Laredo?
Local pay runs 26% below the national median — $36K here vs. $49K nationally. Cost of living is 13% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Laredo compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers?
Laredo pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $49K — that’s -26%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 86.96), the purchasing-power equivalent is $42K — below the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers make in Laredo, TX?
The median is $36,100 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,890, and experienced first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers can clear $56,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Laredo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,587/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,161/month, which eats 44.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers salary go in Laredo?
Laredo has a Regional Price Parity of 86.96 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers salary is worth about $41,513 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.