How much does a building cleaning worker make in New York?
$61,580a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in New York. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.61
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $61,580Highest 10%: $72,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| Median | $61,580 | $29.61 | |
| 75th | $61,680 | $29.65 | |
| 90th | $72,630 | $34.92 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for building cleaning workers.
| 1. New Jersey | $65,150 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $64,480 |
| 3. New York | $61,580 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $60,660 |
| 5. Pennsylvania | $52,140 |
| 6. Virginia | $51,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.61 ($61,580 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,580 against $44,040 nationally, 40% more.
Where does New York rank for building cleaning worker pay?
New York ranks 3 of 29 states.
Which city in New York pays building cleaning workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,590 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.