All building cleaning workers not listed separately.
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
SOC: 37-2019 O*NET: 37-2019.00
Median Salary
$44,040
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 2%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
2.5
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All building cleaning workers not listed separately.
What does a Building Cleaning Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$32,370
10th percentile
Early Career
$37,440
25th percentile
Median
$44,040
50th percentile
Experienced
$50,410
75th percentile
Top Earners
$64,030
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$32,370
25th
$37,440
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$44,040
Mean: $46,420
75th
$50,410
90th
$64,030
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $31,660 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $50,410
- •Salary spread is 29.5% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 17,210 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:18,600
Top Industries
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services73.7%
Administrative and Support Services71.8%
Services to Buildings and Dwellings70.2%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+2%
Annual Openings:2,500
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)18,600
Current
2035 (Projected)19,000
+2%
+400
Employment Change
+2%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Building Cleaning Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 29 locations
California
2,590 jobs$45,4301.28x
Texas
1,750 jobs$37,6901.13x
New York
1,280 jobs$61,5801.19x
Florida
870 jobs$39,8700.79x
Nevada
790 jobs$42,0404.60x
Pennsylvania
750 jobs$52,1401.11x
Colorado
690 jobs$47,1402.18x
Washington
360 jobs$46,8100.91x
Oregon
340 jobs$47,3101.56x
Indiana
300 jobs$45,3400.85x
Louisiana
280 jobs$28,2601.31x
Utah
230 jobs$39,8101.19x
South Carolina
220 jobs$45,2300.88x
Tennessee
220 jobs$34,0400.62x
Ohio
210 jobs$47,0200.34x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.3k program completions/year
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
2.1k program completions/year
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
1.8k program completions/year
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
1.1k program completions/year
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
930 program completions/year
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
850 program completions/year
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
847 program completions/year
American River College
Sacramento, CA
792 program completions/year
Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, LA
717 program completions/year
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
706 program completions/year
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
697 program completions/year
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
691 program completions/year
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