Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Greensboro.
Janitors and cleaners are scarcer in Greensboro than in most of the country, 16% fewer per job, so the roughly 4,380 who work here are rarely short of offers. BLS counts 256 business locations of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Greensboro.
BLS counts about 4,830 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Greensboro metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 4,380). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.84). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Greensboro: 4,380 employed · $34,520 median, 81st-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Greensboro: 450 employed · $46,060 median, 83rd-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Greensboro: 420 employed · $103,680 median, 74th-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Greensboro: 4,710 employed · $100,930 median, 68th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Greensboro: 420 employed · $103,570 median, 59th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Greensboro: 3,270 employed · $45,750 median, 78th-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Greensboro: 2,260 employed · $73,120 median, 98th-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Greensboro: 160 employed · $354,310 median, 5th-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Greensboro.
Janitors and cleaners in Greensboro earn a median $34,520, 6% under the $36,840 national figure, and 81st of 112 metros. Pay runs $24,240 at the tenth percentile to $40,770 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $46,060 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Greensboro median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $34,520 | $24,240–$40,770 | $36,840 | −6% | 4,380 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $46,060 | $35,170–$70,950 | $49,100 | −6% | 450 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $103,680 | $64,530–$190,720 | $114,130 | −9% | 420 |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $100,930 | $48,180–$237,370 | $105,770 | −5% | 4,710 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $103,570 | $72,160–$173,620 | $106,660 | −3% | 420 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $45,750 | $32,130–$60,530 | $47,540 | −4% | 3,270 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $73,120 | $53,320–$101,000 | $79,920 | −9% | 2,260 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $354,310 | $130,010–$728,870 | $213,990 | +66% | 160 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Greensboro 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 Greensboro's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Greensboro rose from 206 in 2018 to 256 in 2023, up 24%, ahead of the 14% national rise. Headcount at those firms went down 30%, to about 2,422 people, so more firms are sharing fewer workers. Average annual pay there went from $17,043 to $24,846 (+46%), 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 | 206 | 256 | +24% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | 3,474 | 2,422 | −30% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | $17,043 | $24,846 | +46% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Cleaning & FM hiring resources.
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Greensboro runs 16% fewer commercial cleaning workers per job than the country as a whole — below the national concentration. Fewer per job means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep 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 Greensboro's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Greensboro ranks 76th for headcount, 73rd for median pay and 80th for concentration for janitors and building cleaners.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 13,760 | $35,600 | 0.71 | 894 |
| Raleigh | 7,310 | $34,980 | 0.69 | 541 |
| Greensboro | 4,380 | $34,520 | 0.84 | 256 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 3,150 | $36,590 | 0.64 | 180 |
| Winston-Salem | 3,010 | $34,150 | 0.78 | 170 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial cleaning employers in Greensboro, the local pool is thin and local employers have been cutting headcount. Senior hires often come from outside the metro or from adjacent trades, so start searches earlier than you would elsewhere.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Greensboro metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Cleaning & FM licensing in North Carolina.
North Carolina has no cleaning or janitorial contractor licence. The general contractor licence under G.S. 87-1 attaches only to constructing, superintending or managing a building, highway, utility, grading or other improvement where the cost of the undertaking is $40,000 or more, and cleaning and janitorial services appear nowhere in the definition or its exemptions. The trap is that figure: a facilities crew that takes on a renovation or improvement package at or above $40,000 needs the licence even though its day-to-day work does not. Separately, G.S. 143-452 requires an annual licence from the North Carolina Pesticide Board to engage in the business of pesticide applicator, so confirm your position with that board before selling disinfection or pest work as a line item. The same state rules apply in Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Durham-Chapel Hill, so candidates licensed there can work in Greensboro without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Greensboro talent.
The closest metro we cover is Winston-Salem, about 25 miles away, with roughly 3,010 janitors and cleaners (0.7 times Greensboro's 4,380). Durham-Chapel Hill pays the most nearby, a $36,590 median, 6% above Greensboro. That is the number any Greensboro offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Charlotte has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | – | 4,380 | $34,520 |
| Winston-Salem | 25 mi | 3,010 | $34,150 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 50 mi | 3,150 | $36,590 |
| Raleigh | 68 mi | 7,310 | $34,980 |
| Charlotte | 83 mi | 13,760 | $35,600 |
| Columbia | 159 mi | 5,320 | $32,170 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Greensboro crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Greensboro in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- JetZero aerospace smart factory$4.7BGroundbreaking June 15, 2026
An 8 million sq ft "digital-first, AI-native" smart factory building JetZero's futuristic all-wing commercial and military aircraft - expected to create 14,500 jobs over the next decade.
- Toyota battery plant (Greensboro-Randolph Megasite)~$13.9B total investment (the original ~$5.9B commitment plus a ~$8B follow-on announcement in 2023)Already producing; expanding toward 5,000+ jobs at full capacity
A lithium-ion battery plant already employing 2,000 people across six production lines, shipping batteries to Toyota's Alabama assembly plant. One of the largest active manufacturing employers in the region.
- Overland Place Apartments$14.6MConstruction beginning 2026
48 new affordable homes, part of a broader 132-home push across two Greensboro developments.
These are the 3 projects we track in Greensboro. The Greensboro market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Greensboro.
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 Greensboro.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Greensboro?
BLS puts the Greensboro median for janitors and cleaners at $34,520 a year, 6% below the $36,840 national median. That ranks 81st of 112 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $24,240 and $40,770, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within North Carolina, Durham-Chapel Hill pays more, at $36,590.
Is it hard to hire janitors and cleaners in Greensboro?
Yes. Greensboro has 16% fewer janitors and cleaners per job than the country as a whole, roughly 4,380 in the metro, so most of the people worth hiring are already employed. The 256 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 9.5 employees per location. With 24% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Greensboro?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Greensboro, a $354,310 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $46,060, 87% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $34,520. Relative to national pay, VP of Operations is the strongest-paying role here (66% above). Site Manager / Account Manager trails national pay the most (9% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Greensboro?
BLS counted 256 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Greensboro in 2023, employing about 2,422 people between them. Up from 206 in 2018, a 24% increase against 14% growth nationally. That averages 9.5 people per location. They pay an average of $24,846, 23% below the $32,388 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Greensboro for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Winston-Salem (25 miles, about 3,010, $34,150 median), Durham-Chapel Hill (50 miles, about 3,150, $36,590 median) and Raleigh (68 miles, about 7,310, $34,980 median). Raleigh has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Durham-Chapel Hill pays 6% more, which is where Greensboro employers tend to lose people.
Thin market. Short list anyway.
With janitors and cleaners this scarce in Greensboro, an open seat rarely fills from a job posting. Let's line up the people before the next one opens.
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