How to become first-line supervisors of personal service workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$48,590
25th–75th pct. $39,050–$61,100
Top pay (est.)
$97,900
Top 10% $75,330
Pay in 5 years
$56,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,100est.
$56,000–$75,600
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
55%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.3%
12K openings / yr
How to become first-line supervisors of personal service workers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting Information
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as first-line supervisors of personal service workers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.