Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Salaries
The BLS classifies 10 detailed occupations in this group, all with a published median. Across the whole group the BLS reports a median of $37,680 a year and about 4.55 million jobs.
The spread inside the group runs from $35,510 for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners to $58,430 for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers. Ranking occupations by median is the fastest way to see which roles the market pays most within this field.
All building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations by median pay
Medians are annual, from the BLS May 2025 national estimates. Employment shows the number of jobs in each occupation.
| Occupation | Median pay | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,430 | 130,760 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $50,960 | 55,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,100 | 178,760 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $46,860 | 13,630 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,340 | 27,050 |
| Pest Control Workers | $45,250 | 102,620 |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $44,040 | 17,210 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $39,150 | 952,640 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,840 | 2,209,760 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,510 | 860,670 |
How to read this table
A high median can reflect scarce skills, union coverage, licensing requirements or simply a small, senior workforce. A low median can reflect part-time schedules or a large entry-level tier. Neither is a verdict on the work itself.
Employment matters as much as pay when comparing occupations: a role with 500,000 jobs and a $37,680 median offers far more openings than a niche role paying twice as much.