How much does a building cleaning worker make in Texas?
$37,690a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in Texas. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,770Median: $37,690Highest 10%: $49,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 90th | $49,960 | $24.02 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $38,720 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,650 |
| Houston, TX | $37,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for building cleaning workers.
| 23. New Mexico | $39,780 |
| 24. North Carolina | $39,180 |
| 25. Delaware | $38,100 |
| 26. Texas | $37,690 |
| 27. Georgia | $37,440 |
| 28. Tennessee | $34,040 |
| 29. Louisiana | $28,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.12 ($37,690 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,690 against $44,040 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for building cleaning worker pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 29 states.
Which city in Texas pays building cleaning workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $38,720 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.