How much does a cleaner make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,023 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,606
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,240 |
| 4. Norway estimate | $38,210 |
| 5. United States | $36,280 |
| 6. Germany | $34,700 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $103 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Housekeeper$35,510
- Garment presser$35,060
- Car cleaner$35,830
- Window washer$36,840
- Cleaners$48,600
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $44,270 |
| Washington | $44,080 |
| Massachusetts | $43,800 |
| New York | $41,510 |
| Nevada | $41,410 |
| California | $41,130 |
| Vermont | $40,020 |
| Alaska | $39,560 |
| District of Columbia | $39,280 |
| Minnesota | $38,950 |
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| Oregon | $38,670 |
| New Hampshire | $38,500 |
| Maine | $38,400 |
| Colorado | $38,380 |
| New Jersey | $37,640 |
| Connecticut | $37,470 |
| Rhode Island | $37,370 |
| Illinois | $37,310 |
| North Dakota | $36,980 |
| Montana | $36,570 |
| Wisconsin | $36,500 |
| Maryland | $36,330 |
| Arizona | $35,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,800 |
| Nebraska | $35,690 |
| Idaho | $35,560 |
| Michigan | $35,540 |
| Indiana | $35,470 |
| Delaware | $35,370 |
| Missouri | $35,210 |
| Ohio | $34,880 |
| Iowa | $34,820 |
| Virginia | $34,790 |
| Wyoming | $34,450 |
| Kansas | $34,260 |
| Florida | $34,160 |
| New Mexico | $34,020 |
| South Dakota | $34,000 |
| Utah | $33,570 |
| North Carolina | $33,310 |
| Tennessee | $32,840 |
| Georgia | $32,810 |
| Kentucky | $32,200 |
| Texas | $31,800 |
| South Carolina | $31,260 |
| Oklahoma | $30,360 |
| Arkansas | $30,210 |
| West Virginia | $29,800 |
| Alabama | $29,760 |
| Louisiana | $28,150 |
| Mississippi | $27,480 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Janitor and Cleaner | $36,840 |
| Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner | $35,510 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $35,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaner make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,023 a month, $36,280 a year.
How much does a cleaner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $28,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $49,360.
Which country pays a cleaner the most?
United States, with a median of $36,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a cleaner the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $44,270 a year.
Does a cleaner make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $36,280 a year against $34,700 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a cleaner or a garment presser?
A cleaner: $36,280 a year against $35,060 for a garment presser, 1.0 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate