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How much does a building cleaning worker make in Detroit?

$41,250a year

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $19.83 an hour or $3,438 a month.

Hourly
$19.83
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
25 of 34
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $41,250Highest 10%: $60,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,960$12.48
25th$30,060$14.45
Median$41,250$19.83
75th$45,270$21.76
90th$60,270$28.98

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.

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

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$59,570
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$58,350
Grounds Maintenance Worker$55,360
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,240
Pesticide Handler$45,550
Pest Control Worker$44,470
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,820
Janitor and Cleaner$36,680
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,070
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $19.83 ($41,250 a year).

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

No: $41,250 against $44,040 nationally, 6% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,880, so Detroit pays 8% less.

Where does Detroit rank for building cleaning worker pay?

25 of 34 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,270 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.