Top 15 cities for building cleaning workers, all other by average salary
| Boston, MA | $70,340 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $62,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,410 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,760 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,490 |
| Boulder, CO | $51,060 |
| Portland, OR | $50,090 |
| Washington, DC | $49,580 |
| Denver, CO | $49,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,340 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,830 |
| Providence, RI | $48,460 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $48,250 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,180 |
Map: Building Cleaning Workers, All Other salary by metro area
Loading map…
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other salary by state
Massachusetts pays other building cleaning workers the most statewide, $66,940 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $66,940 | $60,660 | 160 | 1 | $70,340 | $70,340 |
| New Hampshire | $66,360 | $64,480 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $62,050 | $65,150 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $59,410 | $59,410 |
| New York | $59,050 | $61,580 | 1,280 | 1 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,620 | $52,140 | 750 | 2 | $55,900 | $55,760 |
| Nebraska | $50,640 | $49,740 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $49,840 | $47,310 | 340 | 2 | $50,090 | $47,330 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $49,580 | $49,580 |
| Indiana | $49,250 | $45,340 | 300 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $49,060 | $46,810 | 360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $48,810 | $47,140 | 690 | 4 | $51,060 | $45,660 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $48,460 | $48,460 |
| Virginia | $48,290 | $51,210 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $47,130 | $45,430 | 2,590 | 7 | $54,490 | $44,980 |
| South Carolina | $44,400 | $45,230 | 220 | 1 | $43,370 | $43,370 |
| Maryland | $44,080 | $43,460 | n/a | 1 | $43,330 | $43,330 |
| New Mexico | $43,630 | $39,780 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $43,450 | $41,800 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $43,340 | $44,880 | 210 | 1 | $41,470 | $41,470 |
| Florida | $42,470 | $39,870 | 870 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $42,250 | $39,810 | 230 | 1 | $43,880 | $43,880 |
| Nevada | $42,030 | $42,040 | 790 | 2 | $43,050 | $40,430 |
| Montana | $42,010 | $43,700 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $41,990 | $42,010 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $41,260 | $47,020 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $40,920 | $37,690 | 1,750 | 3 | $42,680 | $40,150 |
| Delaware | $39,870 | $38,100 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $38,380 | $39,180 | n/a | 1 | $37,300 | $37,300 |
| Georgia | $36,010 | $37,440 | n/a | 1 | $38,260 | $38,260 |
| Tennessee | $35,100 | $34,040 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $32,510 | $28,260 | 280 | 2 | $36,020 | $33,470 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,190 | $22,140 | 80 | 1 | $23,390 | $23,390 |
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $70,340 | $70,570 | $33.82 | 130 |
| New York, NY | $62,000 | $61,590 | $29.81 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $59,410 | $45,680 | $28.56 | n/a |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,900 | $51,370 | $26.88 | 130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,760 | $50,660 | $26.81 | 460 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,490 | $49,530 | $26.20 | 70 |
| Boulder, CO | $51,060 | $48,700 | $24.55 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $50,090 | $47,310 | $24.08 | 280 |
| Washington, DC | $49,580 | $46,800 | $23.84 | 180 |
| Denver, CO | $49,420 | $47,050 | $23.76 | 320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,340 | $45,430 | $23.72 | 390 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,830 | $48,530 | $23.48 | 40 |
| Providence, RI | $48,460 | $46,770 | $23.30 | n/a |
| Fort Collins, CO | $48,250 | $46,740 | $23.20 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,180 | $46,960 | $23.16 | 290 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,330 | $48,460 | $22.76 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,560 | $46,900 | $22.38 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,960 | $44,590 | $22.09 | 930 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,660 | $44,880 | $21.95 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $44,980 | $43,680 | $21.63 | 260 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $43,880 | $40,550 | $21.10 | 90 |
| Greenville, SC | $43,370 | $46,770 | $20.85 | 50 |
| Baltimore, MD | $43,330 | $43,460 | $20.83 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $43,050 | $44,280 | $20.70 | 630 |
| Austin, TX | $42,680 | $38,720 | $20.52 | 210 |
| Detroit, MI | $41,470 | $41,250 | $19.94 | 110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $40,610 | $38,650 | $19.53 | 170 |
| Reno, NV | $40,430 | $41,830 | $19.44 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $40,150 | $37,050 | $19.31 | 500 |
| Atlanta, GA | $38,260 | $37,520 | $18.39 | n/a |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,300 | $38,480 | $17.93 | 80 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,020 | $38,410 | $17.32 | 70 |
| New Orleans, LA | $33,470 | $29,530 | $16.09 | 70 |
| San Juan, PR | $23,390 | $22,330 | $11.24 | 60 |
Related jobs
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other salary: questions
Where do other building cleaning workers make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $70,340 a year, among the 34 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other building cleaning workers salary in the U.S.?
$46,420 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $44,040, so half of other building cleaning workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other building cleaning workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other building cleaning workers nationwide earn between $37,440 (25th percentile) and $50,410 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other building cleaning workers the most?
Massachusetts, with a statewide average of $66,940 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other building cleaning workers pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $23,390 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 37-2019.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.