Critical Environment Cleaning Technician Salary
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BLS does not measure Critical Environment Cleaning Technician as its own occupation, so this page uses Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011, closest proxy). The median annual wage in the United States was $36,840 (BLS, May 2025), and the middle half earned $32,240 to $44,060.
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Closest proxy
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is the closest occupational proxy based on the work described, not a separate data center wage series. BLS does not distinguish this title, experience level, shift, credentials or data center employers. Confirm the actual duties before using this comparison.
National pay range
| Point | Annual wage | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,640 | 10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than this. |
| 25th percentile | $32,240 | 25% earned less than this. |
| Median | $36,840 | Half earned less, half earned more. |
| 75th percentile | $44,060 | 75% earned less than this. |
| 90th percentile | $50,270 | 90% earned less than this. |
| Mean | $38,760 | Average wage. |
| Point | Hourly wage | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $13.77 | 10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than this. |
| 25th percentile | $15.5 | 25% earned less than this. |
| Median | $17.71 | Half earned less, half earned more. |
| 75th percentile | $21.18 | 75% earned less than this. |
| 90th percentile | $24.17 | 90% earned less than this. |
| Mean | $18.64 | Average wage. |
What BLS wages cover: OEWS includes base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production incentives. It excludes on-call waiting or availability pay, overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits. The on-call exclusion covers time awaiting a call to work, not ordinary wages for hours actually worked. These are straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Discuss per diem, travel and relocation separately. BLS pay-term definitions.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, United States. Download national data (ZIP).
Pay relative to all occupations
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| This occupation, median | $36,840 |
| All occupations (SOC 00-0000), median | $50,980 |
| Relative wage | 0.72 times |
A ratio of 1.00 means the same median as all workers in the area. It is arithmetic on two BLS medians, not a BLS statistic.
Pay in industries that hire this occupation
| Industry (BLS name) | NAICS | Employment | Share of occupation | Median | P25 to P75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | 46,220 | 2.1% | $37,640 | $34,310 to $44,030 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 236200 | 3,240 | 0.1% | $35,240 | $28,890 to $45,040 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 238200 | 2,880 | 0.1% | $37,790 | $31,900 to $46,640 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 541300 | 1,770 | 0.1% | $35,990 | $34,320 to $45,360 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 811300 | 1,740 | 0.1% | $37,130 | $32,010 to $44,000 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 238220 | 1,690 | 0.1% | $38,980 | $31,200 to $46,680 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 541500 | 1,500 | 0.1% | $41,420 | $33,740 to $47,910 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 423400 | 1,120 | 0.1% | $38,490 | $34,660 to $44,960 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 238210 | 900 | 0.0% | $36,310 | $32,240 to $44,280 |
| Engineering Services | 541330 | 630 | 0.0% | $41,040 | $34,840 to $47,480 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 335900 | 540 | 0.0% | $44,680 | $37,820 to $51,560 |
| Utility System Construction | 237100 | 510 | 0.0% | $37,460 | $32,000 to $44,540 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 221100 | 500 | 0.0% | $46,270 | $39,620 to $54,930 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 541380 | 290 | 0.0% | $38,430 | $33,380 to $43,900 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | 237130 | 170 | 0.0% | $33,790 | $31,360 to $40,650 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 518200 | 130 | 0.0% | $33,260 | $28,080 to $39,910 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 334100 | 40 | 0.0% | $43,360 | $38,220 to $45,890 |
These national industry rows cover privately owned establishments. Industry names are exact BLS NAICS titles. Industries overlap, so shares do not sum to 100%. An industry row does not mean the employer runs data centers.
Pay in target metros
| Metro area | Median | P25 to P75 | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $37,840 | $35,540 to $42,530 | 59,090 | 1.33 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,860 | $28,680 to $38,720 | 48,360 | 0.84 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $36,280 | $35,060 to $40,240 | 26,990 | 0.8 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $35,940 | $31,080 to $38,310 | 30,900 | 0.75 |
| Columbus, OH | $37,310 | $32,170 to $44,620 | 14,130 | 0.9 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,470 | $36,360 to $45,730 | 70,000 | 1.09 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,870 | $40,090 to $49,140 | 15,780 | 0.98 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $41,170 | $37,190 to $48,200 | 14,620 | 0.85 |
Location quotient measures job concentration, not pay. A value above 1 means the occupation makes up a larger share of local jobs than it does nationally. It says nothing about wages.
Highest and lowest paying metros
Ranked by published median annual wage among 393 metro areas with an exact median.
| Rank | Metro area | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $46,590 | 510 | 0.87 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,550 | 43,160 | 1.12 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,490 | 26,820 | 0.9 |
| 4 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $45,970 | 1,250 | 0.94 |
| 5 | Merced, CA | $45,920 | 1,240 | 1.1 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $44,860 | 650 | 0.87 |
| 7 | Barnstable Town, MA | $44,820 | 1,370 | 1.02 |
| 8 | Napa, CA | $44,750 | 1,110 | 1 |
| 9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $44,680 | 1,760 | 0.96 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,180 | 29,930 | 0.89 |
| Rank | Metro area | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 384 | Jonesboro, AR | $27,890 | 1,180 | 1.37 |
| 385 | Hot Springs, AR | $27,510 | 660 | 1.21 |
| 386 | Hattiesburg, MS | $27,400 | 810 | 0.91 |
| 387 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $26,370 | 3,100 | 1.34 |
| 388 | Guayama, PR | $22,790 | 220 | 1.25 |
| 389 | Arecibo, PR | $22,490 | 760 | 1.55 |
| 390 | Aguadilla, PR | $22,010 | 1,160 | 1.67 |
| 391 | Mayaguez, PR | $21,960 | 1,520 | 2.06 |
| 392 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $21,930 | 21,530 | 2.19 |
| 393 | Ponce, PR | $21,840 | 2,940 | 3.26 |
Location quotient measures job concentration, not pay. A value above 1 means the occupation makes up a larger share of local jobs than it does nationally. It says nothing about wages.
Where pay is highest relative to local wages
This compares the occupation's median with the all-occupations median in the same metro and on the same annual basis. It does not adjust for living costs. Only exact published medians are ranked. A top-coded lower bound cannot establish an exact rank.
| Metro | Occupation median | All-occupations median | Ratio | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | $45,920 | $47,220 | 0.97 times | 1,240 | 1.1 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,570 | $47,380 | 0.92 times | 1,890 | 0.71 |
| Guayama, PR | $22,790 | $25,260 | 0.90 times | 220 | 1.25 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $43,570 | $48,470 | 0.90 times | 610 | 0.88 |
| El Centro, CA | $40,450 | $45,140 | 0.90 times | 1,190 | 1.27 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $42,490 | $47,470 | 0.90 times | 4,060 | 0.84 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $31,300 | $35,830 | 0.87 times | 4,090 | 0.97 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $21,960 | $25,270 | 0.87 times | 1,520 | 2.06 |
| Arecibo, PR | $22,490 | $26,120 | 0.86 times | 760 | 1.55 |
| Muncie, IN | $37,900 | $44,110 | 0.86 times | 970 | 1.52 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $42,990 | $50,770 | 0.85 times | 1,340 | 0.77 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,240 | $49,970 | 0.85 times | 640 | 0.88 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $40,860 | $48,400 | 0.84 times | 19,520 | 0.8 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $39,310 | $46,670 | 0.84 times | 26,480 | 1.64 |
| Visalia, CA | $38,000 | $45,130 | 0.84 times | 2,380 | 0.98 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,410 | $42,070 | 0.84 times | 1,340 | 1.18 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $30,650 | $36,490 | 0.84 times | 2,490 | 1.11 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $33,840 | $40,570 | 0.83 times | 520 | 0.92 |
| Bloomington, IN | $39,680 | $47,660 | 0.83 times | 1,190 | 1.15 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $39,520 | $47,520 | 0.83 times | 3,440 | 1.44 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $22,010 | $26,480 | 0.83 times | 1,160 | 1.67 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $32,010 | $38,520 | 0.83 times | 1,330 | 1.08 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $42,070 | $50,730 | 0.83 times | 350 | 0.82 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $33,320 | $40,230 | 0.83 times | 790 | 1.05 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $29,430 | $35,560 | 0.83 times | 370 | 1.39 |
Location quotient measures job concentration, not pay. A value above 1 means the occupation makes up a larger share of local jobs than it does nationally. It says nothing about wages.
Source: BLS OEWS BLS, May 2025, SOC 37-2011 and SOC 00-0000, matching metro areas. The ratio is our arithmetic on those published medians, not a BLS statistic.
Change since the prior BLS release
| Reference period | Median |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $35,930 |
| May 2025 | $36,840 |
| Difference | +$910 (+2.5%) |
Two published BLS values, shown as released. Not annualized, not adjusted for inflation, and BLS metro boundaries and survey panels can differ between releases.
What is inside the BLS pay figure
For construction and commissioning hires, separate expense reimbursements and overtime from straight-time pay. Check a project bonus on its actual terms. Guaranteed pay and production incentives count in BLS wages; discretionary nonproduction bonuses do not.
| Component | In the BLS figure? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate and guaranteed pay | Included | BLS counts the "base rate" and "guaranteed pay". |
| Production and incentive pay | Included | BLS counts "incentive pay including commissions and production bonuses". |
| On-call waiting or availability pay | Left out | BLS excludes payment for time spent awaiting a call to work, not ordinary wages for hours actually worked. BLS on-call pay definition. |
| Overtime pay matters here | Left out | BLS excludes "overtime pay". Straight-time pay only. |
| Shift differentials | Left out | BLS excludes "shift differentials", so night and weekend premiums are not in the figure. |
| Project-completion and discretionary bonuses matters here | Depends on the terms | Guaranteed pay and production incentives are included. Discretionary nonproduction bonuses are excluded. Check how the payment is defined. |
| Per diem, travel and relocation matters here | Left out | BLS does not name these as wages. They are expense reimbursements and are not in the figure. |
| Benefits and employer costs | Left out | BLS excludes "employer costs for supplementary benefits". |
Recruiter's read
Qualitative, not from BLS data.
Critical Environment Cleaning Technician candidates are usually screened on particulate-controlled cleaning to ISO 14644-1 targets; working around live equipment with ESD awareness; escort and access rules.
We usually find them through cleanroom and data center cleaning crews; hospital environmental services; construction final-clean crews. We contact working people directly rather than relying on job applications.
Questions
What is the median pay for Critical Environment Cleaning Technician?
The BLS median annual wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners nationally is $36,840 (BLS, May 2025).
What range do most Critical Environment Cleaning Technician earn?
Per BLS, the middle half earned $32,240 to $44,060, and 10% earned less than $28,640.
Is this the exact job title?
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is the closest occupational proxy based on the work described, not a separate data center wage series. BLS does not distinguish this title, experience level, shift, credentials or data center employers. Confirm the actual duties before using this comparison.
How many people are employed in this occupation?
BLS estimates 2,209,760 jobs nationally in Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners across all industries.
What do BLS wages leave out?
OEWS includes base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production incentives. It excludes on-call waiting or availability pay, overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits. The on-call exclusion covers time awaiting a call to work, not ordinary wages for hours actually worked. Discuss per diem, travel and relocation separately.
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What the published rows say about Critical Environment Cleaning Technician pay in the United States
Critical Environment Cleaning Technician maps to Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, SOC 37-2011. For the United States, the May 2025 OEWS annual median is $36,840; the middle half runs from $32,240 to $44,060. This is a proxy, not a separate wage estimate for this exact job. BLS does not separate seniority titles that share this row. Tell candidates whether the job is ticket-led work, deployment or independent fault-finding. Titles can share a BLS row even when the floor responsibilities and shift expectations differ.
The middle-half spread is $11,820: $4,600 from the 25th percentile to the median and $7,220 from the median to the 75th. The upper interval is wider. Use these points to compare an offer, not to price a junior or senior hire. Percentiles are not experience bands, and this distribution alone does not explain why individual workers earn different amounts.
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports a annual median of $42,840 for this occupation in May 2025. This metro is selected by published occupation employment, not geographic proximity to a national point. That is $6,000 above the United States's median.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports a annual median of $38,720 for this occupation in May 2025. This metro is selected by published occupation employment, not geographic proximity to a national point. That is $1,880 above the United States's median.
The highest exact national industry medians in the loaded SOC 37-2011 rows are Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures at $79,570 and Rail Transportation at $66,030. These are May 2025 national occupation estimates, not local data center pay. The loaded data has no local industry-by-occupation breakdown, so it cannot rank industries within the United States.
The matched median moved from $35,930 in May 2024 to $36,840 in May 2025: $910 higher. Both rows use SOC 37-2011, area 99 and the same annual basis. This is not adjusted for inflation or annualized, and it does not attribute the change to a particular employer.
OEWS includes base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production incentives. It excludes on-call waiting or availability pay, overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits. The on-call exclusion covers time awaiting a call to work, not ordinary wages for hours actually worked. This is neither pure base salary nor total compensation. Agree travel, per diem and relocation terms separately. No verified Critical Environment Cleaning Technician-specific allowance is in this occupation row, so none is added to the figures.
Questions about Critical Environment Cleaning Technician pay in the United States
Which BLS row supports Critical Environment Cleaning Technician pay in the United States?
Critical Environment Cleaning Technician maps to SOC 37-2011, Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners. The May 2025 annual median for the United States is $36,840. The proxy mapping is not a separate survey of this niche title.
Does the figure cover the whole offer for Critical Environment Cleaning Technician?
OEWS includes base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production incentives. It excludes on-call waiting or availability pay, overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits. The on-call exclusion covers time awaiting a call to work, not ordinary wages for hours actually worked. Travel and relocation terms still need their own discussion; this row supplies no separate allowance.
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Nearest-area selection uses Census Gazetteer internal points, not road distance. Source: 2025 Census Gazetteer.