How much does a building cleaning worker make in California?
$45,430a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in California. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,650Median: $45,430Highest 10%: $63,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| Median | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 75th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 90th | $63,900 | $30.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $49,530 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,530 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for building cleaning workers.
| 9. Colorado | $47,140 |
| 10. Ohio | $47,020 |
| 11. Washington | $46,810 |
| 12. California | $45,430 |
| 13. Indiana | $45,340 |
| 14. South Carolina | $45,230 |
| 15. Michigan | $44,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.84 ($45,430 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,430 against $44,040 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for building cleaning worker pay?
California ranks 12 of 29 states.
Which city in California pays building cleaning workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $49,530 a year.
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.