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How much does a cleaning make in San Jose?

$47,360a year

Median yearly pay for cleanings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,947 a month.

Hourly
$22.77
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
15 of 69
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $47,360Highest 10%: $57,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,320$18.90
25th$40,020$19.24
Median$47,360$22.77
75th$51,220$24.63
90th$57,420$27.61

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cleanings.

Sacramento, CA$53,400
Visalia, CA$49,440
Merced, CA$47,540
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
San Diego, CA$44,420
Modesto, CA$41,420
Cleaning salary in California Cleaning salary in all states

Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $22.77 ($47,360 a year).

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

Yes: $47,360 against $43,530 nationally, 9% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,150, so San Jose pays 5% more.

Where does San Jose rank for cleaning pay?

15 of 69 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,420 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.