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Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (37-0000) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment6,580
Mean wage$20.64
Entry wage$14.92
10th percentile wage$14.19
50th percentile wage$18.48
90th percentile wage$29.52
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services3,29049.9%
Education and Health Services1,52023.0%
Leisure and Hospitality6409.7%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities4006.1%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction50$23.14
Public Administration320$23.12
Education and Health Services1,520$19.37
Financial Activities100$18.95
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (37-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $18.48 $18.48 $0.00
2022$17.68+4.5%$17.68+4.5%$0.00
2021$16.30+8.5%$16.30+8.5%$0.00
2020$15.44+5.5%$15.44+5.5%$0.00
2019$14.89+3.7%$14.89+3.7%$0.00
2018$14.28+4.3%$14.28+4.3%$0.00
2017$13.78+3.6%$13.78+3.6%$0.00
2016$13.34+3.3%$13.34+3.3%$0.00
2015$12.96+3.0%$12.96+3.0%$0.00
2014$12.68+2.2%$12.68+2.2%$0.00
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $18.48 $23.90 -$5.42
2022$17.68+4.5%$23.11+3.4%-$5.42
2021$16.30+8.5%$21.86+5.7%-$5.56
2020$15.44+5.5%$21.11+3.5%-$5.67
2019$14.89+3.7%$20.51+2.9%-$5.62
2018$14.28+4.3%$19.91+3.0%-$5.63
2017$13.78+3.6%$19.34+2.9%-$5.56
2016$13.34+3.3%$18.90+2.4%-$5.55
2015$12.96+3.0%$18.42+2.6%-$5.45
2014$12.68+2.2%$18.03+2.2%-$5.34
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.58  13,450  
Northwest $18.48  6,580  
South Central $18.25  12,410  
North Central $18.18  14,000  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.18  14,000  
Southwest $18.58  13,450  
South Central $18.25  12,410  
Northwest $18.48  6,580  
Wages in other areas
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