How much does a cleaning make in California?
$45,150a year
Median yearly pay for cleanings in California. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.71
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,970Median: $45,150Highest 10%: $58,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| Median | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 75th | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 90th | $58,490 | $28.12 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $53,400 |
| Napa, CA | $50,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,440 |
| Merced, CA | $47,540 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,370 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,310 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,060 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,910 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,520 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $42,330 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,420 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cleanings.
| 10. Washington | $45,600 |
| 11. Ohio | $45,470 |
| 12. Virginia | $45,330 |
| 13. California | $45,150 |
| 14. South Dakota | $44,770 |
| 15. Michigan | $44,400 |
| 16. Indiana | $43,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaning make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.71 ($45,150 a year).
Do cleanings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,150 against $43,530 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for cleaning pay?
California ranks 13 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays cleanings the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $53,400 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.