How much does a cleaning make in Buffalo?

$48,930a year

Median yearly pay for cleanings in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,078 a month.

Hourly: $23.52
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 10 of 69
Jobs in the area: 100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $48,930Highest 10%: $59,370

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,290	$18.41
25th	$41,390	$19.90
Median	$48,930	$23.52
75th	$58,580	$28.16
90th	$59,370	$28.54

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for cleanings.

Rochester, NY	$45,380
New York, NY	$41,850

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Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$86,280
Gas Plant Operator	$85,350
Tool and Die Maker	$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,080
Welding	$61,700
Machinist	$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter	$59,970

Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cleaning make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.52 ($48,930 a year).

Do cleanings make more in Buffalo than the national average?

Yes: $48,930 against $43,530 nationally, 12% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $46,290, so Buffalo pays 6% more.

Where does Buffalo rank for cleaning pay?

10 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a cleaning make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,370 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.