Top 10 States Where Supervisor Wages Are Growing Faster Than Cleaners

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Jaclyn Tyson
5 min read •
Sep 29, 2025

Supervisor wages in many states are growing faster than cleaner wages, highlighting the increasing value of leadership roles in the cleaning industry. This gap underscores the importance of planning for promotions, retention, and succession, as supervisors have an outsized impact on team performance, client satisfaction, and operational stability.

In some states, supervisor wages are increasing faster than cleaner wages, highlighting areas where leadership roles are becoming more valuable. This insight can guide promotions, succession planning, and labor budgeting. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 states where supervisor wage growth is outpacing cleaner wages.

10. New York (NY)

  • Cleaner Wage: $21.18/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $33.70/hr

  • Wage Gap: $12.52/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 59%

9. Connecticut (CT)

  • Cleaner Wage: $21.57/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $34.50/hr

  • Wage Gap: $12.93/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 60%

8. New Jersey (NJ)

  • Cleaner Wage: $20.83/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $33.90/hr

  • Wage Gap: $13.07/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 63%

7. Massachusetts (MA)

  • Cleaner Wage: $21.43/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $34.60/hr

  • Wage Gap: $13.17/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 61%

6. Maryland (MD)

  • Cleaner Wage: $18.70/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $31.90/hr

  • Wage Gap: $13.20/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 71%

5. California (CA)

  • Cleaner Wage: $19.50/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $33.00/hr

  • Wage Gap: $13.50/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 69%

4. Washington (WA)

  • Cleaner Wage: $20.00/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $34.00/hr

  • Wage Gap: $14.00/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 70%

3. Oregon (OR)

  • Cleaner Wage: $19.50/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $34.00/hr

  • Wage Gap: $14.50/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 74%

2. Alaska (AK)

  • Cleaner Wage: $21.00/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $36.00/hr

  • Wage Gap: $15.00/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 71%

1. Hawaii (HI)

  • Cleaner Wage: $22.00/hr

  • Supervisor Wage: $37.50/hr

  • Wage Gap: $15.50/hr

  • Supervisor Premium: 70%

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Data Sources & Methodology

Primary Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Coverage: 2019–2024 • All 50 states + DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam
Occupations: SOC 37-2011 & SOC 37-1011

 


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