Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
May 2024 national BLS data. Figures are national medians and percentiles from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024); your local market, employer and experience will differ. Wage data ages — this reflects the May 2024 release, verified June 2026. Informational only, not career, salary-negotiation or financial advice.
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (SOC 37-0000) encompass workers who clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey for May 2024, this major occupational group employed 4,496,150 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $36,790 and a mean annual wage of $39,540.
The group contains ten detailed occupations whose individual wages and employment levels vary considerably around these figures. Workers in this occupational family perform essential services ranging from janitorial work to landscaping and grounds maintenance. Because the detailed occupations within this group serve different industries and require different skill levels, median wages for specific positions may be substantially higher or lower than the group median, and prospective workers should examine the earnings data for their particular occupation of interest.
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| Occupation | Median pay | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $56,170 | 124,130 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $50,430 | 47,870 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,520 | 174,660 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,200 | 25,200 |
| Pest Control Workers | $44,730 | 96,110 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $43,410 | 13,580 |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $42,360 | 16,370 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,090 | 943,430 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,930 | 2,199,900 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,660 | 854,910 |
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 national (public domain), verified June 2026. How we compile this.