Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Stockton.
Janitors and cleaners in Stockton earn a $40,140 median, 9% above the national figure, and about 3,830 of them work in the metro. BLS counts 139 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 Stockton.
BLS counts about 4,090 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Stockton metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 3,830). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.93). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Stockton: 3,830 employed · $40,140 median, 14th-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Stockton: 260 employed · $61,490 median, 7th-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Stockton: 470 employed · $103,790 median, 71st-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Stockton: 3,800 employed · $105,040 median, 46th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Stockton: 310 employed · $121,560 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Stockton: 2,310 employed · $53,770 median, 13th-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Stockton: 1,140 employed · $82,490 median, 34th-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Stockton: 310 employed · $214,340 median, 51st-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Stockton.
Janitors and cleaners in Stockton earn a median $40,140, 9% over the $36,840 national figure, and 14th of 112 metros. Pay runs $34,900 at the tenth percentile to $57,670 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $61,490 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Stockton median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $40,140 | $34,900–$57,670 | $36,840 | +9% | 3,830 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $61,490 | $39,240–$77,520 | $49,100 | +25% | 260 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $103,790 | $70,690–$175,450 | $114,130 | −9% | 470 |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $105,040 | $56,320–$217,790 | $105,770 | −1% | 3,800 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $121,560 | $70,420–$183,250 | $106,660 | +14% | 310 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $53,770 | $38,280–$75,810 | $47,540 | +13% | 2,310 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $82,490 | $57,870–$131,360 | $79,920 | +3% | 1,140 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $214,340 | $91,450–$428,060 | $213,990 | 0% | 310 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Stockton 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 Stockton's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Stockton rose from 116 in 2018 to 139 in 2023, up 20%, ahead of the 14% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 12%, to about 1,611 people. Average annual pay there went from $26,503 to $35,239 (+33%), slower than the 36% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: business locations | 116 | 139 | +20% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | 1,442 | 1,611 | +12% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | $26,503 | $35,239 | +33% |
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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Stockton runs 7% 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 Stockton's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Stockton ranks 86th for headcount, 13th for median pay and 55th for concentration for janitors and building cleaners.
| 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 Stockton, 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, Stockton metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Stockton talent.
The closest metro we cover is Modesto, about 25 miles away, with roughly 2,670 janitors and cleaners (0.7 times Stockton's 3,830). San Francisco pays the most nearby, a $44,180 median, 10% above Stockton. That is the number any Stockton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | – | 3,830 | $40,140 |
| Modesto | 27 mi | 2,670 | $41,230 |
| Sacramento | 44 mi | 14,020 | $41,450 |
| San Jose | 54 mi | 15,780 | $43,870 |
| San Francisco | 63 mi | 29,930 | $44,180 |
| Fresno | 118 mi | 5,770 | $37,980 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Stockton crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Stockton in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Walmart fulfillment center900,000 sq ftOpening 2026
A new high-tech fulfillment center at 150 Mariposa Road expected to employ more than 1,000 people - substantial warehouse-facility MEP demand.
- Medline distribution center709,000 sq ft (part of 1.6M+ sq ft total expansion)In use by January 2027
A 45% expansion of Medline's Northern California customer-facing distribution footprint, following two large facilities secured after a fire displaced prior capacity.
- I-5 Stockton Channel Viaduct ReplacementNearly $1B ($532M already allocated via SB1)Construction begins 2026, completion 2031
The largest project investment in Caltrans District 10 history - replacing aging bridge structures on one of California's busiest highways.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Stockton market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Stockton.
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 Stockton.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Stockton?
BLS puts the Stockton median for janitors and cleaners at $40,140 a year, 9% above the $36,840 national median. That ranks 14th of 112 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $34,900 and $57,670, 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 Stockton?
It is about average. Janitors and cleaners are as common in Stockton as they are nationally (location quotient 0.93), with about 3,830 in the metro. The 139 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 12 employees per location. With 20% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Stockton?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Stockton, a $214,340 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $61,490, 71% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $40,140. Relative to national pay, Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor is the strongest-paying role here (25% above). Site Manager / Account Manager trails national pay the most (9% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Stockton?
BLS counted 139 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Stockton in 2023, employing about 1,611 people between them. Up from 116 in 2018, a 20% increase against 14% growth nationally. That averages 12 people per location. They pay an average of $35,239, 9% above the $32,388 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Stockton for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Modesto (27 miles, about 2,670, $41,230 median), Sacramento (44 miles, about 14,020, $41,450 median) and San Jose (54 miles, about 15,780, $43,870 median). Sacramento has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. San Jose pays 9% more, which is where Stockton employers tend to lose people.
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139 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Stockton are drawing on the same 3,830 janitors and cleaners. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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