Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Little Rock.
At a $29,660 median, janitors and cleaners in Little Rock earn 19% less than nationally; about 4,990 work in the metro. BLS counts 149 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 Little Rock.
BLS counts about 5,450 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Little Rock metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 4,990). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are about as concentrated here as nationally (location quotient 0.98). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Little Rock: 4,990 employed · $29,660 median, 111th-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Little Rock: 460 employed · $37,490 median, 111th-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Little Rock: 450 employed · $82,870 median, 108th-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Little Rock: 9,330 employed · $76,080 median, 111th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Little Rock: 280 employed · $87,520 median, 111th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Little Rock: 2,160 employed · $38,850 median, 111th-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Little Rock: 1,720 employed · $61,060 median, 111th-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Little Rock: $129,490 median, 95th-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Little Rock.
Janitors and cleaners in Little Rock earn a median $29,660, 19% under the $36,840 national figure, and 111th of 112 metros. Pay runs $25,340 at the tenth percentile to $39,300 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $37,490 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Little Rock median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $29,660 | $25,340–$39,300 | $36,840 | −19% | 4,990 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $37,490 | $29,980–$51,160 | $49,100 | −24% | 460 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $82,870 | $47,200–$139,120 | $114,130 | −27% | 450 |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $76,080 | $36,910–$174,530 | $105,770 | −28% | 9,330 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $87,520 | $56,660–$146,590 | $106,660 | −18% | 280 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $38,850 | $28,720–$57,400 | $47,540 | −18% | 2,160 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $61,060 | $46,870–$82,570 | $79,920 | −24% | 1,720 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $129,490 | $52,770–$336,980 | $213,990 | −39% | – |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Little Rock 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 Little Rock's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Little Rock rose from 144 in 2018 to 149 in 2023, up 3%, behind the 14% growth nationally.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: business locations | 144 | 149 | +3% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | – | 2,317 | – |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | – | $21,059 | – |
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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Little Rock sits at about the national rate for commercial cleaning — neither unusually deep nor unusually thin.
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 Little Rock's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Little Rock ranks 72nd for headcount, 99th for median pay and 40th for concentration for janitors and building cleaners. Pay here is among the lowest we see, which makes relocation offers from higher-paying metros a real retention risk.
What this means for hiring:For commercial cleaning employers in Little Rock, the pool is about the national norm for its size, so difficulty depends on the role more than the market.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Little Rock metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Cleaning & FM licensing in Arkansas.
Arkansas does not license or register commercial cleaning, janitorial or building-maintenance employers, and none of the Contractors Licensing Board's classifications covers cleaning. A commercial contractor licence is required only once the total cost of covered work including labour and materials reaches $50,000 under Ark. Code 17-25-101, and that covers construction, erection, alteration, demolition and repair, so a large build-out or repair component inside a facilities contract can pull you into licensure even though the cleaning cannot. Arkansas pesticide applicator licensing is administered separately by the Arkansas State Plant Board; whether it reaches disinfectant application for hire was not settled from a primary source, so get a written answer before selling disinfection as a priced service.
Licensing authority: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Little Rock talent.
The closest metro we cover is Memphis, about 130 miles away, with roughly 8,070 janitors and cleaners (1.6 times Little Rock's 4,990). St. Louis pays the most nearby, a $36,620 median, 23% above Little Rock. That is the number any Little Rock offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Dallas-Fort Worth has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | – | 4,990 | $29,660 |
| Memphis | 130 mi | 8,070 | $32,580 |
| Tulsa | 230 mi | 5,140 | $32,170 |
| St. Louis | 292 mi | 19,680 | $36,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 293 mi | 48,360 | $34,860 |
| Oklahoma City | 300 mi | 8,020 | $31,960 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Little Rock crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Little Rock in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Arkansas Children's Golisano Campus expansion$371MFirst phase opening May 2026
The largest expansion in Arkansas Children's 114-year history - a system-wide build-out with real healthcare-grade construction scope.
- Welspun Tubular expansion$150MUnderway
A new Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) line pipe mill and coating facility at Welspun's existing Little Rock site, creating about 300 new jobs.
- AVAIO Digital Leo Data Center Hub$6B initial (up to $21B full development)Construction begins Q1 2026; energized June 2027
760 acres in Pulaski County with 150MW contracted from Entergy Arkansas today and 1GW of future power demand planned - the largest economic development project in Arkansas history.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Little Rock market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Little Rock.
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 Little Rock.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Little Rock?
BLS puts the Little Rock median for janitors and cleaners at $29,660 a year, 19% below the $36,840 national median. That ranks 111th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Pay is bunched together here, $25,340 to $39,300 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.6x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed.
Is it hard to hire janitors and cleaners in Little Rock?
It is about average. Janitors and cleaners are as common in Little Rock as they are nationally (location quotient 0.98), with about 4,990 in the metro. The 149 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 16 employees per location.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Little Rock?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Little Rock, a $129,490 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $37,490, 71% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $29,660. VP of Operations trails national pay the most (39% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Little Rock?
BLS counted 149 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Little Rock in 2023, employing about 2,317 people between them. Up from 144 in 2018, a 3% increase against 14% growth nationally. That averages 16 people per location. They pay an average of $21,059, 35% below the $32,388 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Little Rock for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Memphis (130 miles, about 8,070, $32,580 median), Tulsa (230 miles, about 5,140, $32,170 median) and St. Louis (292 miles, about 19,680, $36,620 median). Memphis has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Memphis pays 10% more, which is where Little Rock employers tend to lose people.
The seat is open. The pipeline should not be.
149 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Little Rock are drawing on the same 4,990 janitors and cleaners. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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