How much does a cleaning make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.93 an hour or $3,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.93
- Average (mean)
- $44,600
- Jobs
- 14,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| Median | $43,530 | $20.93 | |
| 75th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| 90th | $58,570 | $28.16 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maine | $64,610 |
| Wisconsin | $54,290 |
| Oregon | $49,130 |
| North Dakota | $48,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,000 |
| New Hampshire | $47,510 |
| Iowa | $46,970 |
| New York | $46,290 |
| Nebraska | $45,690 |
| Washington | $45,600 |
| Ohio | $45,470 |
| Virginia | $45,330 |
| California | $45,150 |
| South Dakota | $44,770 |
| Michigan | $44,400 |
| Indiana | $43,820 |
| Illinois | $43,740 |
| New Jersey | $43,600 |
| Massachusetts | $43,210 |
| Minnesota | $42,600 |
| Tennessee | $41,110 |
| Oklahoma | $40,950 |
| Missouri | $40,510 |
| Utah | $39,970 |
| South Carolina | $39,240 |
| Connecticut | $39,140 |
| Georgia | $38,430 |
| Kansas | $38,340 |
| North Carolina | $38,340 |
| Arizona | $37,900 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 |
| Texas | $37,040 |
| Florida | $36,830 |
| Nevada | $36,490 |
| Kentucky | $35,850 |
| New Mexico | $35,600 |
| Alabama | $35,090 |
| Mississippi | $34,280 |
| Idaho | $33,660 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $64,850 |
| Portland, ME | $64,610 |
| Waterloo, IA | $56,100 |
| Traverse City, MI | $53,550 |
| Sacramento, CA | $53,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,070 |
| Napa, CA | $50,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,440 |
| Reading, PA | $49,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,930 |
| Austin, TX | $47,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,570 |
| Merced, CA | $47,540 |
| Manchester, NH | $47,510 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,360 |
In other countries
Cleaning belongs to the international group "Mineral and stone processing plant operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaning make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.93 ($43,530 a year).
How much does a cleaning make a month?
About $3,628 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,530 a year.
How much does a cleaning make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,790 or less a year ($16.25 an hour); the top 10% make $58,570 or more.
Which state pays cleanings the most?
Maine, with a median of $64,610 a year, followed by Wisconsin ($54,290) and Oregon ($49,130).
Which city pays cleanings the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $64,850 a year.
How many cleanings are there in the United States?
About 14,760 people work as cleanings.
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.