Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Salary
The median building cleaning workers, all other salary in the United States is $44,040 per year ($21.17/hour). Salaries range from $32,370 at the entry level to $64,030+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 17,210 building cleaning workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$44,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.17
per hour
Employment
17,210
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,370
25th percentile
$37,440
Median
$44,040
75th percentile
$50,410
90th percentile
$64,030
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Salary by State
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$28K$65K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Jersey
$65K
+48%
New Hampshire
$64K
+46%
New York
$62K
+40%
Massachusetts
$61K
+38%
Pennsylvania
$52K
+18%
Virginia
$51K
+16%
Nebraska
$50K
+13%
Oregon
$47K
+7%
Colorado
$47K
+7%
Ohio
$47K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $65,150 | +47.9% |
| New Hampshire | $64,480 | +46.4% |
| New York | $61,580 | +39.8% |
| Massachusetts | $60,660 | +37.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $52,140 | +18.4% |
| Virginia | $51,210 | +16.3% |
| Nebraska | $49,740 | +12.9% |
| Oregon | $47,310 | +7.4% |
| Colorado | $47,140 | +7.0% |
| Ohio | $47,020 | +6.8% |
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Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $70,570 | +60.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,590 | +39.9% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,370 | +16.6% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $50,660 | +15.0% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,530 | +12.5% |
| Boulder, CO | $48,700 | +10.6% |
| Salinas, CA | $48,530 | +10.2% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $48,460 | +10.0% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,310 | +7.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,050 | +6.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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