BLS · May 2025
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations: wages
National median for the group: $37,680 a year. 10 detailed occupations below.
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | 10th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 | 17,210 | $44,040$21.17 / hr | $32,370 | $64,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 | 178,760 | $49,100$23.61 / hr | $35,520 | $76,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 | 130,760 | $58,430$28.09 / hr | $40,560 | $85,650 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 | 13,630 | $46,860$22.53 / hr | $31,650 | $74,820 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping CleanersSOC 37-2011 | 2,209,760 | $36,840$17.71 / hr | $28,640 | $50,270 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-3011 | 952,640 | $39,150$18.82 / hr | $31,150 | $56,730 |
| Maids and Housekeeping CleanersSOC 37-2012 | 860,670 | $35,510$17.07 / hr | $27,640 | $48,570 |
| Pest Control WorkersSOC 37-2021 | 102,620 | $45,250$21.75 / hr | $34,680 | $61,890 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 | 27,050 | $46,340$22.28 / hr | $35,570 | $61,420 |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 | 55,160 | $50,960$24.50 / hr | $37,940 | $80,310 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (released 2026-05-15). How we use this data. Annual wages unless marked hourly.