Median annual wage
$44,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
Verified career profile
All building cleaning workers not listed separately.
$44,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
2%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
2.5k
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
17,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
01 · Compensation
National estimates are shown with the reference year from the BLS source row. Missing source values stay visible as Not available.
$44,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$46,420
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$21.17
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$22.32
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$32,370
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$37,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$50,410
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
$64,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
17,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2019
02 · Outlook
BLS projections describe the national occupation outlook across the published projection period.
2%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
2.5k
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
Projection period: 2025-2035
Annual openings are reported in thousands in the BLS source.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
03 · Preparation
These are the typical preparation categories reported for the occupation, not a guarantee of any individual employer's requirements.
No formal educational credential
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
Not available
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
Short-term on-the-job training
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2019
04 · Work context
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05 · Fit signals
These measurements describe skills and work-style characteristics associated with the occupation in O*NET.
06 · Evidence
Every displayed value retains the dataset release, reference period, and occupation code used to publish it.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Release May 2025 · Reference 2025
Occupation code 37-2019 · SHA-256 b5855a37f3e03e779f6fbf173d3bbc94aeeff33426aef32fa95ce6d025bab1af
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Release 2025-2035 · Reference 2025-2035
Occupation code 37-2019 · SHA-256 a7d060f0576f7d4f5b829b9a0bb4a6c11a12766d159ebb0e07aab5bd2e7583c5
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Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Median pay
$36,840
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2011
Growth
2.2%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2011
Verified career
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
Median pay
$35,510
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2012
Growth
0.6%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2012
Verified career
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Median pay
$45,250
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2021
Growth
5.5%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2021
Verified career
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
Median pay
$49,100
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-1011
Growth
3.2%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-1011