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How much does a cleaning make in Houston?

$37,670a year

Median yearly pay for cleanings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.11 an hour or $3,139 a month.

Hourly
$18.11
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
57 of 69
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,550Median: $37,670Highest 10%: $47,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,550$16.13
25th$33,640$16.17
Median$37,670$18.11
75th$43,120$20.73
90th$47,900$23.03

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for cleanings.

Austin, TX$47,900
Dallas, TX$41,270
San Antonio, TX$39,150
Midland, TX$33,790
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Related jobs in Houston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cleaning make an hour in Houston?

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.11 ($37,670 a year).

Do cleanings make more in Houston than the national average?

No: $37,670 against $43,530 nationally, 13% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $37,040, so Houston pays 2% more.

Where does Houston rank for cleaning pay?

57 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a cleaning make starting out in Houston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,900 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.