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What is a linen supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a linen supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.14 an hour? That's $48,132 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 85,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLinen SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,132

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.7

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.18%

Asian 2.70%

Black or African American 8.75%

Hispanic or Latino 19.83%

Unknown 5.62%

White 61.92%

Gender

female 48.84%

male 51.16%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a linen supervisor

  1. Explore linen supervisor education requirements

    Most common linen supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    39.0 %

    Associate

    24.4 %

    Bachelor's

    22.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific linen supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Clean Linen41.69%
    Customer Service32.84%
    Linen Distribution25.47%
  3. Complete relevant linen supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New linen supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a linen supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real linen supervisor resumes.
  4. Research linen supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Assist in the organization of the unit mail management system, identifying errors in filling system.
    • Provide diversified information services and research assistance to the claims department and upper management
    • Operate incinerators and trash compactors to dispose of garbage.Kept utility sink rooms in clean, neat and orderly condition.
  5. Apply for linen supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a linen supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average linen supervisor salary

The average linen supervisor salary in the United States is $48,132 per year or $23 per hour. Linen supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $95,000 per year.

Average linen supervisor salary
$48,132 Yearly
$23.14 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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