Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Modesto.
Janitors and cleaners in Modesto earn a $41,230 median, 12% above the national figure, and about 2,670 of them work in the metro. BLS counts 89 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 Modesto.
BLS counts about 2,830 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Modesto metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 2,670). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are about as concentrated here as nationally (location quotient 0.96). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Modesto: 2,670 employed · $41,230 median, 9th-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Modesto: 160 employed · $63,030 median, 4th-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Modesto: 260 employed · $111,190 median, 50th-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Modesto: 2,790 employed · $104,330 median, 49th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Modesto: 180 employed · $124,000 median, 8th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Modesto: 1,830 employed · $55,140 median, 10th-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Modesto: 780 employed · $91,140 median, 23rd-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Modesto: 230 employed · $200,900 median, 62nd-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Modesto.
Janitors and cleaners in Modesto earn a median $41,230, 12% over the $36,840 national figure, and 9th of 112 metros. Pay runs $35,470 at the tenth percentile to $59,350 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $63,030 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Modesto median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $41,230 | $35,470–$59,350 | $36,840 | +12% | 2,670 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $63,030 | $39,090–$97,080 | $49,100 | +28% | 160 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $111,190 | $64,260–$207,580 | $114,130 | −3% | 260 |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $104,330 | $54,280–$225,020 | $105,770 | −1% | 2,790 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $124,000 | $73,560–$183,810 | $106,660 | +16% | 180 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $55,140 | $39,530–$70,170 | $47,540 | +16% | 1,830 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $91,140 | $60,000–$137,610 | $79,920 | +14% | 780 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $200,900 | $96,420–$474,740 | $213,990 | −6% | 230 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Modesto 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 Modesto's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Modesto rose from 63 in 2018 to 89 in 2023, up 41%, ahead of the 14% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 10%, to about 1,010 people. Average annual pay there went from $23,087 to $31,327 (+36%), in step with the 36% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: business locations | 63 | 89 | +41% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | 916 | 1,010 | +10% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | $23,087 | $31,327 | +36% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
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Modesto 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 Modesto's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Modesto ranks 97th for headcount, 8th for median pay and 45th for concentration for janitors and building cleaners. Pay here is among the highest we see, so offers need to start near the top of the range.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 83,160 | $38,720 | 0.93 | 2,412 |
| San Francisco | 29,930 | $44,180 | 0.89 | 1,195 |
| San Diego | 21,700 | $38,450 | 0.99 | 742 |
| Riverside | 19,520 | $40,860 | 0.80 | 762 |
| San Jose | 15,780 | $43,870 | 0.98 | 503 |
| Sacramento | 14,020 | $41,450 | 0.91 | 501 |
| Fresno | 5,770 | $37,980 | 0.85 | 155 |
| Bakersfield | 4,060 | $42,490 | 0.84 | 125 |
| Stockton | 3,830 | $40,140 | 0.93 | 139 |
| Modesto | 2,670 | $41,230 | 0.96 | 89 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial cleaning employers in Modesto, the pool is about the national norm for its size and local employers are adding people, so expect competing offers on experienced candidates and keep the process short.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Modesto metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Modesto talent.
The closest metro we cover is Stockton, about 25 miles away, with roughly 3,830 janitors and cleaners (1.4 times Modesto's 2,670). San Francisco pays the most nearby, a $44,180 median, 7% above Modesto. That is the number any Modesto offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. San Francisco has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | – | 2,670 | $41,230 |
| Stockton | 27 mi | 3,830 | $40,140 |
| San Jose | 53 mi | 15,780 | $43,870 |
| Sacramento | 71 mi | 14,020 | $41,450 |
| San Francisco | 78 mi | 29,930 | $44,180 |
| Fresno | 91 mi | 5,770 | $37,980 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Modesto crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Modesto in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Sutter Health Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex$380MGroundbreak January 2026, completion by 2029
A four-story, 165,000 sq ft facility on the Memorial Medical Center campus - cancer treatment on floors 1-2, a 4-OR ambulatory surgery center on floor 3, and 50+ outpatient exam rooms on floor 4.
- North County Corridor Phase 1UndisclosedUnder construction
A new four-lane, access-controlled expressway with a new interchange at Roselle Avenue and grade-separated structures over the BNSF rail line.
- Seventh Street Village apartments$56M ($33M in state funding)Completing late 2027
A five-story, 79-unit downtown Modesto apartment building for low-income residents.
These are the 3 projects we track in Modesto. The Modesto market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Modesto.
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 Modesto.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Modesto?
BLS puts the Modesto median for janitors and cleaners at $41,230 a year, 12% above the $36,840 national median. That ranks 9th of 112 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $35,470 and $59,350, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within California, San Francisco pays more, at $44,180.
Is it hard to hire janitors and cleaners in Modesto?
It is about average. Janitors and cleaners are as common in Modesto as they are nationally (location quotient 0.96), with about 2,670 in the metro. The 89 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 11 employees per location. With 41% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Modesto?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Modesto, a $200,900 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $63,030, 69% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $41,230. Relative to national pay, Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor is the strongest-paying role here (28% above). VP of Operations trails national pay the most (6% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Modesto?
BLS counted 89 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Modesto in 2023, employing about 1,010 people between them. Up from 63 in 2018, a 41% increase against 14% growth nationally. That averages 11 people per location. They pay an average of $31,327, 3% below the $32,388 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Modesto for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Stockton (27 miles, about 3,830, $40,140 median), San Jose (53 miles, about 15,780, $43,870 median) and Sacramento (71 miles, about 14,020, $41,450 median). San Jose has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. San Jose pays 6% more, which is where Modesto employers tend to lose people.
The seat is open. The pipeline should not be.
89 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Modesto are drawing on the same 2,670 janitors and cleaners. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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