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How much does a building cleaning worker make in Atlanta?

$37,520a year

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.04 an hour or $3,127 a month.

Hourly
$18.04
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
31 of 34
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $37,520Highest 10%: $41,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,750$17.19
25th$37,440$18.00
Median$37,520$18.04
75th$39,420$18.95
90th$41,600$20.00

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,960
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,280
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$48,200
Pesticide Handler$40,390
Grounds Maintenance Worker$39,870
Pest Control Worker$38,920
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,500
Janitor and Cleaner$35,940
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,580
Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.04 ($37,520 a year).

Do building cleaning workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?

No: $37,520 against $44,040 nationally, 15% less.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $37,440, so Atlanta pays 0% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for building cleaning worker pay?

31 of 34 metro areas with data.

How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.