How much does a building cleaning worker make in Washington?
$46,800a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,810Median: $46,800Highest 10%: $63,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 90th | $63,190 | $30.38 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.50 ($46,800 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,800 against $44,040 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Washington rank for building cleaning worker pay?
13 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,190 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.