Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Allentown-Bethlehem.
Allentown-Bethlehem has 21% more janitors and cleaners per job than the country as a whole, about 6,500 in the metro. BLS counts 169 business locations of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Allentown-Bethlehem.
BLS counts about 6,920 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Allentown-Bethlehem metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 6,500). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.21). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Allentown-Bethlehem: 6,500 employed · $37,700 median, 30th-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Allentown-Bethlehem: 420 employed · $48,120 median, 51st-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Allentown-Bethlehem: 280 employed · $120,560 median, 36th-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Allentown-Bethlehem: 8,730 employed · $101,260 median, 66th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Allentown-Bethlehem: 470 employed · $96,220 median, 94th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Allentown-Bethlehem: 4,130 employed · $47,080 median, 54th-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Allentown-Bethlehem: 1,280 employed · $82,490 median, 34th-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Allentown-Bethlehem: 400 employed · $279,080 median, 20th-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Allentown-Bethlehem.
Janitors and cleaners in Allentown-Bethlehem earn a median $37,700, level with the $36,840 national figure, and 30th of 112 metros. Pay runs $28,830 at the tenth percentile to $51,920 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $48,120 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Allentown-Bethlehem median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $37,700 | $28,830–$51,920 | $36,840 | +2% | 6,500 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $48,120 | $35,290–$73,350 | $49,100 | −2% | 420 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $120,560 | $70,040–$202,710 | $114,130 | +6% | 280 |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $101,260 | $50,670–$225,090 | $105,770 | −4% | 8,730 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $96,220 | $61,130–$151,010 | $106,660 | −10% | 470 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $47,080 | $35,090–$62,200 | $47,540 | −1% | 4,130 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $82,490 | $59,740–$139,340 | $79,920 | +3% | 1,280 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $279,080 | $110,590–$564,510 | $213,990 | +30% | 400 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Allentown-Bethlehem metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Allentown-Bethlehem's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Allentown-Bethlehem rose from 168 in 2018 to 169 in 2023, up 1%, behind the 14% growth nationally. Their combined payroll headcount barely moved, at about 2,540. Average annual pay there went from $22,352 to $32,377 (+45%), faster than the 36% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: business locations | 168 | 169 | +1% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | 2,541 | 2,540 | −0% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | $22,352 | $32,377 | +45% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Allentown-Bethlehem runs 21% more commercial cleaning workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Janitors and Building Cleaners. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Allentown-Bethlehem's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Allentown-Bethlehem ranks 56th for headcount, 27th for median pay and 11th for concentration for janitors and building cleaners.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 40,790 | $36,930 | 0.99 | 1,452 |
| Pittsburgh | 16,140 | $36,500 | 1.02 | 475 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem | 6,500 | $37,700 | 1.21 | 169 |
| Harrisburg | 4,240 | $36,710 | 0.89 | 132 |
| Lancaster | 3,680 | $35,690 | 1.03 | 109 |
| Scranton | 3,400 | $36,570 | 0.94 | 101 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial cleaning employers in Allentown-Bethlehem, the pool is deep but local employers have been cutting headcount. Experienced people are here, and some will be open to a move, so a clear offer and a defined path up usually beat a higher posted rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Allentown-Bethlehem metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Allentown-Bethlehem talent.
The closest metro we cover is Philadelphia, about 50 miles away, with roughly 40,790 janitors and cleaners (6.3 times Allentown-Bethlehem's 6,500). New York pays the most nearby, a $42,840 median, 14% above Allentown-Bethlehem. That is the number any Allentown-Bethlehem offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. New York has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem | – | 6,500 | $37,700 |
| Philadelphia | 48 mi | 40,790 | $36,930 |
| Scranton | 56 mi | 3,400 | $36,570 |
| Lancaster | 58 mi | 3,680 | $35,690 |
| Harrisburg | 77 mi | 4,240 | $36,710 |
| New York | 78 mi | 183,030 | $42,840 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Allentown-Bethlehem crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Allentown-Bethlehem in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- LVHN neighborhood hospitals (Hellertown + Tannersville)UndisclosedHellertown underway; Tannersville opening winter 2026
A three-story, 90,000 sq ft neighborhood hospital in Hellertown and a new health care campus in Tannersville near I-80 - Lehigh Valley Health Network's fourth and fifth such facilities.
- PA SITES brownfield redevelopment (Bethlehem Steel)$500M statewide program (~$400M to PA SITES)Signed into law; rollout underway
Governor Shapiro signed the program into law at the former Bethlehem Steel campus, funding remediation to turn old industrial sites into shovel-ready properties for new business - a direct, symbolic anchor in this metro.
- Bethlehem Steel logistics and distribution hubUndisclosedUnder development
A New Jersey-based developer's plan to transform a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel complex into a modern logistics hub - described as one of the largest construction projects in the Lehigh Valley in recent years.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Allentown-Bethlehem market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Allentown-Bethlehem.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 5 things that most often end a commercial cleaning & FM offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Cleaning & FM credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Commercial Cleaning & FM hiring in Allentown-Bethlehem.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Allentown-Bethlehem?
BLS puts the Allentown-Bethlehem median for janitors and cleaners at $37,700 a year, about the same as the $36,840 national median. That ranks 30th of 112 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $28,830 and $51,920, a 1.8x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other Pennsylvania metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire janitors and cleaners in Allentown-Bethlehem?
Not by national standards. Janitors and cleaners make up 21% more of the Allentown-Bethlehem workforce than they do nationally, about 6,500 people. The 169 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 15 employees per location.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Allentown-Bethlehem?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Allentown-Bethlehem, a $279,080 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $48,120, 83% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $37,700. Relative to national pay, VP of Operations is the strongest-paying role here (30% above). Facilities Manager trails national pay the most (10% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Allentown-Bethlehem?
BLS counted 169 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Allentown-Bethlehem in 2023, employing about 2,540 people between them. That is roughly where the count stood in 2018 (168). That averages 15 people per location. They pay about the national average of $32,388.
Which nearby metros compete with Allentown-Bethlehem for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Philadelphia (48 miles, about 40,790, $36,930 median), Scranton (56 miles, about 3,400, $36,570 median) and Lancaster (58 miles, about 3,680, $35,690 median). Philadelphia has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Allentown-Bethlehem out-pays Lancaster, an advantage when recruiting from there.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Allentown-Bethlehem has one of the deeper pools of janitors and cleaners we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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