How much does a building cleaning worker make in San Jose?
$49,530a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $23.81 an hour or $4,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.81
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,270Median: $49,530Highest 10%: $74,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| 75th | $54,610 | $26.25 | |
| 90th | $74,450 | $35.79 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.
| San Diego, CA | $46,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,680 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $23.81 ($49,530 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $49,530 against $44,040 nationally, 12% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,430, so San Jose pays 9% more.
Where does San Jose rank for building cleaning worker pay?
5 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,450 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.