First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Tyler, TX make a median of $37,540 a year, or about $18.05 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.16), which stretches that salary to about $40,734 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,338/month, about 49.5% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $38K get you in Tyler?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tyler’s Regional Price Parity (92.16). 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 Tyler
Pay for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in Tyler runs about 24% below the U.S. median of $49K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,338/month, which is 49.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.16 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% 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 workerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers in metros near Tyler, 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, Tyler, TX
Entry-level first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $36K 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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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Tyler?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 49.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,338/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 Tyler?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers typically earn — is $23K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,361/month. At HUD’s $1,338/month FMR, rent would take 98% 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 Tyler?
Local pay runs 24% below the national median — $38K here vs. $49K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Tyler compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers?
Tyler pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $49K — that’s -24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $41K — below the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers make in Tyler, TX?
The median is $37,540 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,690, and experienced first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers can clear $58,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Tyler?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,684/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,338/month, which eats 49.9% 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 Tyler?
Tyler has a Regional Price Parity of 92.16 (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 $40,734 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.