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How much does a building cleaning worker make in New Orleans?

$29,530a year

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $14.20 an hour or $2,461 a month.

Hourly
$14.20
Vs. national median
-33%
Rank among cities
33 of 34
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,760Median: $29,530Highest 10%: $55,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,760$10.46
25th$21,760$10.46
Median$29,530$14.20
75th$47,010$22.60
90th$55,450$26.66

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.

Baton Rouge, LA$38,410
Building Cleaning Worker salary in Louisiana Building Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$48,060
Pest Control Worker$46,610
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$40,270
Grounds Maintenance Worker$36,960
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,410
Janitor and Cleaner$30,020
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$27,910
Pesticide Handler$26,220
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $14.20 ($29,530 a year).

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

No: $29,530 against $44,040 nationally, 33% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $28,260, so New Orleans pays 4% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for building cleaning worker pay?

33 of 34 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,450 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.