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How much does a cleaning make in San Francisco?

$46,390a year

Median yearly pay for cleanings in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,866 a month.

Hourly
$22.30
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
18 of 69
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $46,390Highest 10%: $60,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,920$18.71
25th$43,290$20.81
Median$46,390$22.30
75th$56,050$26.95
90th$60,940$29.30

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
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
Modesto, CA$41,420
Cleaning salary in California Cleaning salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$129,900
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Petroleum Pump System Operator$117,700
Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $22.30 ($46,390 a year).

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

Yes: $46,390 against $43,530 nationally, 7% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,150, so San Francisco pays 3% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for cleaning pay?

18 of 69 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,940 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.