How much does a building cleaning worker make in Washington?
$46,810a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in Washington. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,901 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $46,810Highest 10%: $64,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| Median | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| 90th | $64,350 | $30.94 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $47,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for building cleaning workers.
| 8. Oregon | $47,310 |
| 9. Colorado | $47,140 |
| 10. Ohio | $47,020 |
| 11. Washington | $46,810 |
| 12. California | $45,430 |
| 13. Indiana | $45,340 |
| 14. South Carolina | $45,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $22.50 ($46,810 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,810 against $44,040 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Washington rank for building cleaning worker pay?
Washington ranks 11 of 29 states.
Which city in Washington pays building cleaning workers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $47,310 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.