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How much does a cleaning make in San Diego?

$44,420a year

Median yearly pay for cleanings in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $21.36 an hour or $3,702 a month.

Hourly
$21.36
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
34 of 69
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $44,420Highest 10%: $52,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,520$18.52
25th$39,940$19.20
Median$44,420$21.36
75th$46,880$22.54
90th$52,670$25.32

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cleanings.

Sacramento, CA$53,400
Visalia, CA$49,440
Merced, CA$47,540
San Jose, CA$47,360
San Francisco, CA$46,390
Bakersfield, CA$45,310
Riverside, CA$45,110
Los Angeles, CA$45,060
Fresno, CA$44,910
Stockton, CA$44,520
Modesto, CA$41,420
Cleaning salary in California Cleaning salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cleaning make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $21.36 ($44,420 a year).

Do cleanings make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $44,420 against $43,530 nationally, 2% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,150, so San Diego pays 2% less.

Where does San Diego rank for cleaning pay?

34 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a cleaning make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,670 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.