How much does a cleaning make in New York?
$46,290a year
Median yearly pay for cleanings in New York. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,410Median: $46,290Highest 10%: $62,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,410 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 90th | $62,160 | $29.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $48,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,380 |
| New York, NY | $41,850 |
| Syracuse, NY | $41,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cleanings.
| 5. Pennsylvania | $48,000 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $47,510 |
| 7. Iowa | $46,970 |
| 8. New York | $46,290 |
| 9. Nebraska | $45,690 |
| 10. Washington | $45,600 |
| 11. Ohio | $45,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaning make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.25 ($46,290 a year).
Do cleanings make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $46,290 against $43,530 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for cleaning pay?
New York ranks 8 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays cleanings the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $48,930 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.