Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Sacramento.
Janitors and cleaners in Sacramento earn a $41,450 median, 13% above the national figure, and about 14,020 of them work in the metro. BLS counts 501 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 Sacramento.
BLS counts about 15,100 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Sacramento metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 14,020). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.91). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Sacramento: 14,020 employed · $41,450 median, 8th-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Sacramento: 1,080 employed · $61,300 median, 9th-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Sacramento: $99,880 median, 86th-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Sacramento: 17,980 employed · $118,460 median, 23rd-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Sacramento: 1,000 employed · $110,060 median, 34th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Sacramento: 8,450 employed · $55,020 median, 11th-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Sacramento: 6,320 employed · $96,860 median, 13th-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Sacramento: 3,680 employed · $169,770 median, 84th-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Sacramento.
Janitors and cleaners in Sacramento earn a median $41,450, 13% over the $36,840 national figure, and 8th of 112 metros. Pay runs $35,430 at the tenth percentile to $59,370 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $61,300 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Sacramento median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $41,450 | $35,430–$59,370 | $36,840 | +13% | 14,020 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $61,300 | $42,470–$77,190 | $49,100 | +25% | 1,080 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $99,880 | $83,550–$137,390 | $114,130 | −12% | – |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $118,460 | $51,520–$248,800 | $105,770 | +12% | 17,980 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $110,060 | $66,700–$196,050 | $106,660 | +3% | 1,000 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $55,020 | $39,300–$76,110 | $47,540 | +16% | 8,450 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $96,860 | $62,450–$150,280 | $79,920 | +21% | 6,320 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $169,770 | $49,990–$337,380 | $213,990 | −21% | 3,680 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Sacramento 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 Sacramento's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Sacramento rose from 359 in 2018 to 501 in 2023, up 40%, ahead of the 14% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 48%, to about 6,482 people. Average annual pay there went from $22,585 to $31,322 (+39%), in step with the 36% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: business locations | 359 | 501 | +40% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | 4,393 | 6,482 | +48% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | $22,585 | $31,322 | +39% |
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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Sacramento runs 9% 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 Sacramento's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Sacramento ranks 32nd for headcount, 7th for median pay and 62nd 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 Sacramento, the pool is about the national norm for its size, and local employers have trimmed headcount. That usually means experienced people are available but cautious, so the stability of the job matters as much as the rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Sacramento metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Sacramento talent.
The closest metro we cover is Stockton, about 45 miles away, with roughly 3,830 janitors and cleaners (0.3 times Sacramento's 14,020). San Francisco pays the most nearby, a $44,180 median, 7% above Sacramento. That is the number any Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | – | 14,020 | $41,450 |
| Stockton | 44 mi | 3,830 | $40,140 |
| Modesto | 71 mi | 2,670 | $41,230 |
| San Francisco | 75 mi | 29,930 | $44,180 |
| San Jose | 89 mi | 15,780 | $43,870 |
| Reno | 111 mi | 4,410 | $37,220 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Sacramento crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Sacramento in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- UC Davis Health California Tower$3.75BTopped out February 2026, opens to patients 2030
A 14-story, ~1M sq ft hospital tower. Structural completion means the project is entering its MEP and interior fit-out years - the phase that consumes the most mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finish headcount. OSHPD/HCAI-experienced field leadership is the binding constraint.
- UC Davis Health Vision 2030 campus programCampus grows 3.6M to 7M+ sq ftThrough 2030
Described as the largest health system capital expansion in the United States. Doubling a hospital campus in under eight years means sustained, predictable demand across every mechanical and electrical discipline - rare in a market this size.
- Sacramento International Airport terminal programPhased capital planOngoing through 2030
Terminal and landside expansion. Phased work in an operating airport, with the usual premium on night-shift-capable crews and live-facility experience.
Showing 3 of 6 projects tracked in this metro. The Sacramento market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Sacramento.
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 Sacramento.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Sacramento?
BLS puts the Sacramento median for janitors and cleaners at $41,450 a year, 13% above the $36,840 national median. That ranks 8th of 112 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $35,430 and $59,370, 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 Sacramento?
It is about average. Janitors and cleaners are as common in Sacramento as they are nationally (location quotient 0.91), with about 14,020 in the metro. The 501 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 13 employees per location. With 40% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Sacramento?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Sacramento, a $169,770 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $61,300, 64% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $41,450. Relative to national pay, Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor is the strongest-paying role here (25% above). VP of Operations trails national pay the most (21% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Sacramento?
BLS counted 501 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Sacramento in 2023, employing about 6,482 people between them. Up from 359 in 2018, a 40% increase against 14% growth nationally. That averages 13 people per location. They pay an average of $31,322, 3% below the $32,388 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Sacramento for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Stockton (44 miles, about 3,830, $40,140 median), Modesto (71 miles, about 2,670, $41,230 median) and San Francisco (75 miles, about 29,930, $44,180 median). San Francisco has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. San Francisco pays 7% more, which is where Sacramento employers tend to lose people.
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501 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Sacramento are drawing on the same 14,020 janitors and cleaners. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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