Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
SOC 37-0000 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations is $35,990, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $38,320, and an estimated 4,429,070 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +20.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +2.1% after inflation.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,990 | $35,990 | 4,429,070 |
| 2022 | $33,870 | $35,264 | 4,316,350 |
| 2021 | $30,240 | $34,004 | 4,108,810 |
| 2020 | $29,940 | $35,249 | 4,090,370 |
Nominal change
+20.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+2.1%
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $35,990. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $45,610 | +26.7% | 3,420 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $45,310 | +25.9% | 7,370 |
| Hawaii | $44,740 | +24.3% | 30,860 |
| Massachusetts | $44,160 | +22.7% | 104,560 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $42,260 | +17.4% | 8,950 |
| Washington | $42,210 | +17.3% | 95,700 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $41,720 | +15.9% | 1,260 |
| New York | $40,130 | +11.5% | 300,750 |
| California | $39,230 | +9% | 510,000 |
| District of Columbia | $38,800 | +7.8% | 19,970 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$26,890
25th Pct
$30,270
Median
$35,990
75th Pct
$43,690
90th Pct
$52,870
Related Occupations in Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance
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