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The role of a Building Supervisor is critical in maintaining operational efficiency in various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. As of October 2025, the average salary for a Building Supervisor in the United States is approximately $43,010 annually, which equates to about $21 per hour.
Factors influencing salary include experience level, with entry-level supervisors earning less than those with several years in the field. For instance:
Location also plays a significant role, with states such as California and New York often providing higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled supervisors. Additionally, industries such as construction and property management typically offer more competitive compensation packages.
To maximize earnings, Building Supervisors can seek further training or certifications, which can lead to higher paying positions within the field. Exploring job postings and networking opportunities will also help uncover roles that align with personal career goals.
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The average building supervisor salary in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average building supervisor salary states are Louisiana, Georgia, and Nebraska.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $66,037 | $31.75 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $58,463 | $28.11 |
| 3 | Virginia | $59,064 | $28.40 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $53,149 | $25.55 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $63,154 | $30.36 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $56,838 | $27.33 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,420 | $27.61 |
| 8 | New York | $63,781 | $30.66 |
| 9 | Alaska | $53,278 | $25.61 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $57,394 | $27.59 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $49,039 | $23.58 |
| 12 | Michigan | $49,681 | $23.89 |
| 13 | Texas | $44,799 | $21.54 |
| 14 | California | $51,181 | $24.61 |
| 15 | Maryland | $50,395 | $24.23 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $45,972 | $22.10 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $49,309 | $23.71 |
| 18 | Nevada | $42,318 | $20.35 |
| 19 | Washington | $45,211 | $21.74 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $43,479 | $20.90 |
| 21 | Colorado | $41,883 | $20.14 |
| 22 | Delaware | $47,573 | $22.87 |
| 23 | Ohio | $40,608 | $19.52 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $43,111 | $20.73 |
| 25 | Indiana | $41,460 | $19.93 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $43,049 | $20.70 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $40,057 | $19.26 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $39,770 | $19.12 |
| 29 | Arizona | $39,002 | $18.75 |
| 30 | Maine | $43,882 | $21.10 |
| 31 | Illinois | $43,141 | $20.74 |
| 32 | Utah | $38,623 | $18.57 |
| 33 | Oregon | $42,245 | $20.31 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $43,876 | $21.09 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $36,435 | $17.52 |
| 36 | Missouri | $39,069 | $18.78 |
| 37 | Alabama | $40,171 | $19.31 |
| 38 | Iowa | $39,655 | $19.06 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $40,664 | $19.55 |
| 40 | Florida | $37,418 | $17.99 |
| 41 | Idaho | $39,593 | $19.04 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $41,749 | $20.07 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $35,316 | $16.98 |
| 44 | Montana | $32,042 | $15.40 |
| 45 | Kansas | $37,524 | $18.04 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $35,754 | $17.19 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $36,032 | $17.32 |
| 48 | Georgia | $34,443 | $16.56 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $33,779 | $16.24 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $33,800 | $16.25 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $31,371 | $15.08 |
The highest-paying cities for building supervisors are New York, NY, Bridgewater, NJ, and Leesburg, VA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $64,127 | $30.83 |
| 2 | Bridgewater, NJ | $63,106 | $30.34 |
| 3 | Leesburg, VA | $60,089 | $28.89 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $57,268 | $27.53 |
| 5 | Reading, PA | $56,980 | $27.39 |
| 6 | Newark, CA | $53,431 | $25.69 |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | $49,468 | $23.78 |
| 8 | Brownsville, TX | $46,215 | $22.22 |
| 9 | Shoreview, MN | $43,594 | $20.96 |
| 10 | Schaumburg, IL | $43,415 | $20.87 |
| 11 | Wheat Ridge, CO | $41,815 | $20.10 |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | $41,155 | $19.79 |
| 13 | Toledo, OH | $41,040 | $19.73 |
| 14 | Cleveland, TN | $40,199 | $19.33 |
| 15 | North Charleston, SC | $40,015 | $19.24 |
| 16 | Wentzville, MO | $39,522 | $19.00 |
| 17 | Bradenton, FL | $38,065 | $18.30 |
| 18 | Savannah, GA | $35,210 | $16.93 |
A building supervisor's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| Average | $43,010 | $3,584 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
The highest paying types of building supervisors are building manager, stock room manager, and building superintendent.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Custodian | $32,122 | $2,677 | $15.44 | 10,075 |
| Housekeeping Manager | $46,017 | $3,835 | $22.12 | 30,854 |
| Housekeeping Director | $54,047 | $4,504 | $25.98 | 34,870 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | $39,590 | $3,299 | $19.03 | 50,416 |
| Building Manager | $66,595 | $5,550 | $32.02 | 15,982 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | $33,133 | $2,761 | $15.93 | 5,804 |
Top companies hiring building supervisors now:
Building supervisor salaries at Lucid Motors and New York University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average building supervisor salary at companies like Princeton University and FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid Motors | $61,262 | $29.45 |
| 2 | New York University | $61,117 | $29.38 |
| 3 | Princeton University | $59,498 | $28.60 |
| 4 | FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA | $55,373 | $26.62 |
| 5 | PSEA | $54,841 | $26.37 |
| 6 | SpaceX | $47,856 | $23.01 |
| 7 | College of the Holy Cross | $46,512 | $22.36 |
| 8 | Robbinsdale Area Schools | $41,589 | $19.99 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin System | $41,085 | $19.75 |
| 10 | Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | $40,292 | $19.37 |
| 11 | Universal Health Services | $39,959 | $19.21 |
| 12 | Catholic Diocese of Arlington | $39,831 | $19.15 |
| 13 | The Building People | $39,517 | $19.00 |
| 14 | Athens City | $39,172 | $18.83 |
| 15 | Integer | $38,499 | $18.51 |
| 16 | Coilcraft | $38,069 | $18.30 |
| 17 | University of Florida | $36,985 | $17.78 |
| 18 | Marquette University | $33,519 | $16.11 |
| 19 | Town of Leesburg, VA | $32,333 | $15.54 |
| 20 | Hempfield School District | $31,953 | $15.36 |
The average building supervisor salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional | $42,138 | $20.26 |
| 2 | Education | $41,514 | $19.96 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $40,984 | $19.70 |
| 4 | Telecommunication | $38,652 | $18.58 |
| 5 | Health Care | $32,820 | $15.78 |
| 6 | Government | $32,462 | $15.61 |
| 7 | Non Profits | $27,509 | $13.23 |
The average building supervisor salary has risen by $6,967 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average building supervisor earned $36,043 annually, but today, they earn $43,010 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for building supervisors over the last decade.
Compare building supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare building supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,000 | $20.68 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $41,700 | $20.06 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $40,900 | $19.64 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $40,100 | $19.30 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $39,100 | $18.78 | +3.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | Athletics Building Supervisor/Front Desk Monitor | Saratoga Springs, NY | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Alliance Building Services | Janitorial Building Supervisor (Commercial Building) | New York, NY | 06/26/2025 | $70,000 |
| Oak Park Park District | Building Supervisor-GRC | Oak Park, IL | 06/22/2025 | $31,305 |
| YMCA of Greater Erie | Building Supervisor | Edinboro, PA | 06/21/2025 | $22,915 |
| YMCA of Rapid City | Building Supervisor | Rapid City, SD | 06/21/2025 | $29,218 |
| Avon Community School Corporation | Building Access Supervisor HRS) | Avon, IN | 06/19/2025 | $34,957 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo | Building Supervisor | Toledo, OH | 06/18/2025 | $22,957 |
| YMCA of Central Stark County | Building Supervisor | Massillon, OH | 06/16/2025 | $23,687 |
| Northeastern University | Fitness Center Worker/Building Supervisor | Oakland, CA | 06/10/2025 | $35,479 |
| Carroll County, Md Public Schools | Building Supervisor Cat III | Maryland | 06/07/2025 | $49,775 |
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