How much does a building cleaning worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $24.36 an hour or $4,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.36
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| Median | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 75th | $72,340 | $34.78 | |
| 90th | $80,540 | $38.72 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,370 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $24.36 ($50,660 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $50,660 against $44,040 nationally, 15% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,140, so Philadelphia pays 3% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for building cleaning worker pay?
4 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,540 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.