Average salary, compensation, and wages for Building cleaning workers in the United States


Median annual earnings of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, were $18,250 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $14,920 and $23,650. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12,920, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $30,700. Median annual earnings in 2002 in the industries employing the largest numbers of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, were as follows:

Elementary and secondary schools $22,820
Local government 22,770
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 21,540
Lessors of real estate 20,240
Services to buildings and dwellings 16,370



Median annual earnings of maids and housekeepers were $16,440 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $14,210 and $19,400. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12,560, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $23,750. Median annual earnings in 2002 in the industries employing the largest numbers of maids and housekeepers were as follows:

General medical and surgical hospitals $18,050
Community care facilities for the elderly 16,470
Nursing care facilities 16,440
Services to buildings and dwellings 16,210
Traveler accommodation 15,740



Median annual earnings of first-line supervisors and managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers were $28,140 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $21,520 and $36,940. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,490, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $46,570. Median annual earnings in 2002 in the industries employing the largest numbers of first-line supervisors and managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers were as follows:

Elementary and secondary schools $33,080
General medical and surgical hospitals 29,000
Nursing care facilities 26,960
Services to buildings and dwellings 25,410
Traveler accommodation 22,710






More information on Building cleaning workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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