Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for building cleaning workers, all other in the U.S. is $44,040 ($21.17 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $44,040
- Mean annual wage
- $46,420
- Median hourly wage
- $21.17
- Employment
- 17,210
17,210 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,370 | $15.56 |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| Median (50th) | $44,040 | $21.17 |
| 75th percentile | $50,410 | $24.24 |
| 90th percentile | $64,030 | $30.78 |
Highest-paying states for building cleaning workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $65,150 | — |
| New Hampshire | $64,480 | 90 |
| New York | $61,580 | 1,280 |
| Massachusetts | $60,660 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,140 | 750 |
| Virginia | $51,210 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $49,740 | — |
| Oregon | $47,310 | 340 |
| Colorado | $47,140 | 690 |
| Ohio | $47,020 | 210 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $28,260 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $34,040 median annual wage
- Georgia: $37,440 median annual wage
- Texas: $37,690 median annual wage
- Delaware: $38,100 median annual wage
About this occupation
All building cleaning workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 23.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.8% |
| Master's degree | 1.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,430
- Pest Control Workers$45,250
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50,960
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46,340
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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