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Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Source: BLS 2025 wages · 2025–35 projections
Annual pay range
114,110 people work in this occupation.
In short
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers coordinate and manage employees who provide personal care and services. In 2025, these supervisors earned a median annual pay of $48,590.
Written with AI from the BLS, O*NET and CareerOneStop data on this page. Every figure is checked against that data before it is published.
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
Usually vocational training, an associate degree or related experience.
People in this career oversee daily operations and guide staff in settings like salons, spas, child care centers, and animal training facilities. Their daily activities focus on gathering information, communicating with teams, and solving problems. They inspect equipment, monitor surroundings, and use computers to record administrative data.
To succeed, supervisors need strong skills in active listening, coordination, and personnel management. They must be socially perceptive and capable of guiding others through clear speaking and persuasion. Important knowledge areas include customer service, administration, psychology, and public safety. This role suits individuals with an enterprising interest who value leadership, dependability, and cooperation. Remaining calm under pressure and showing empathy are also key traits for managing both staff and clients.
To enter this field, candidates typically need a high school diploma. The career falls under a medium preparation level, meaning many supervisors qualify through vocational training, an associate degree, or related work experience.
For those pursuing formal education, college majors in cosmetology and related personal grooming services are directly connected to this career path. Practical experience in a personal service role is often highly valuable for transitioning into a supervisory position.
According to 2025 data, the median annual pay for these supervisors is $48,590. The lowest 10 percent of earners make less than $34,010, while the highest 10 percent earn more than $75,330.
There are 114,110 people employed in this occupation. Between 2025 and 2035, employment is projected to grow by 6.3 percent, which is faster than average. This growth is expected to result in approximately 12,000 job openings each year.
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Lakewood, WA · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Monessen, PA · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Albuquerque, NM · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Charlotte, NC · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Jasper, AL · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Clarksdale, MS · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Houston, TX · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Gadsden, AL · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Associate
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Programs with few graduates are not listed.
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What first-line supervisors of personal service workers may need beyond a degree, where a license is required, and what the work pays in each state.
Programs of study that prepare people for this work.
Data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration, with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Retrieved November 9, 2026.
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People in this occupation work under various titles, including beauty shop manager, child care worker supervisor, aquatics supervisor, and animal trainer supervisor.
A high school diploma is the typical entry-level education. Many workers also prepare through vocational training programs, associate degrees, or by gaining experience in the field.
Employment is projected to grow by 6.3 percent from 2025 to 2035, which is considered faster than average. This expansion will generate about 12,000 openings annually.
Every figure on this page comes from these public datasets. Missing values are shown as not reported, never estimated.
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