Commercial Cleaning & FM recruiters serving Virginia Beach.
At a $33,580 median, janitors and cleaners in Virginia Beach earn 9% less than nationally; about 11,840 work in the metro. BLS counts 474 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 Virginia Beach.
BLS counts about 12,980 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Virginia Beach metro, the largest group being janitors and cleaners (about 11,840). Relative to the size of the local economy, janitors and cleaners are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.09). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Cleaning & FM hub.
Cleaning Team Member / Janitor
Virginia Beach: 11,840 employed · $33,580 median, 88th-highest of 112 metros
Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor
Virginia Beach: 1,140 employed · $46,460 median, 81st-highest of 111 metros
Site Manager / Account Manager
Virginia Beach: 390 employed · $120,330 median, 37th-highest of 110 metros
Regional Operations Manager
Virginia Beach: 17,400 employed · $100,340 median, 73rd-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Manager
Virginia Beach: 470 employed · $107,720 median, 46th-highest of 112 metros
Facilities Coordinator
Virginia Beach: 5,730 employed · $46,320 median, 63rd-highest of 111 metros
Building Engineer
Virginia Beach: 6,140 employed · $80,950 median, 42nd-highest of 112 metros
Healthcare Cleaning Specialist
Data Center / Cleanroom Cleaner
VP of Operations
Virginia Beach: 530 employed · $297,350 median, 14th-highest of 98 metros
What Commercial Cleaning & FM roles earn in Virginia Beach.
Janitors and cleaners in Virginia Beach earn a median $33,580, 9% under the $36,840 national figure, and 88th of 112 metros. Pay runs $27,650 at the tenth percentile to $45,360 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers, at $46,460 against $49,100 nationally.
| Role | Virginia Beach median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Team Member / Janitor · Healthcare Cleaning Specialist · Data Center / Cleanroom CleanerJanitors and Cleaners (37-2011) | $33,580 | $27,650–$45,360 | $36,840 | −9% | 11,840 |
| Cleaning Team Lead / SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (37-1011) | $46,460 | $33,400–$72,380 | $49,100 | −5% | 1,140 |
| Site Manager / Account ManagerAdministrative Services Managers (11-3012) | $120,330 | $74,400–$188,700 | $114,130 | +5% | 390 |
| Regional Operations ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $100,340 | $47,490–$206,480 | $105,770 | −5% | 17,400 |
| Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013) | $107,720 | $73,570–$173,710 | $106,660 | +1% | 470 |
| Facilities CoordinatorSecretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6014) | $46,320 | $34,040–$61,940 | $47,540 | −3% | 5,730 |
| Building EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $80,950 | $55,110–$99,510 | $79,920 | +1% | 6,140 |
| VP of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011) | $297,350 | $124,010–$612,350 | $213,990 | +39% | 530 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach's commercial cleaning & FM market has changed since 2018.
The number of janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Virginia Beach rose from 435 in 2018 to 474 in 2023, up 9%, behind the 14% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went down 10%, to about 5,248 people, so more firms are sharing fewer workers. Average annual pay there went from $17,620 to $23,929 (+36%), in step with the 36% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: business locations | 435 | 474 | +9% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: employment | 5,819 | 5,248 | −10% |
| Janitorial and commercial cleaning companies: average annual pay | $17,620 | $23,929 | +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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Virginia Beach runs 9% more commercial cleaning workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching 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 Virginia Beach's commercial cleaning market compares
Among the 100 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Virginia Beach ranks 37th for headcount, 78th for median pay and 21st for concentration for janitors and building cleaners.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 11,840 | $33,580 | 1.09 | 474 |
| Richmond | 9,270 | $34,200 | 0.99 | 395 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial cleaning employers in Virginia Beach, 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, Virginia Beach metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Virginia Beach talent.
The closest metro we cover is Richmond, about 95 miles away, with roughly 9,270 janitors and cleaners (0.8 times Virginia Beach's 11,840). Washington, D.C. pays the most nearby, a $37,840 median, 13% above Virginia Beach. That is the number any Virginia Beach offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Washington, D.C. has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | – | 11,840 | $33,580 |
| Richmond | 95 mi | 9,270 | $34,200 |
| Washington, D.C. | 152 mi | 59,090 | $37,840 |
| Raleigh | 166 mi | 7,310 | $34,980 |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 19,050 | $36,460 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 173 mi | 3,150 | $36,590 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Virginia Beach crews.
Not commercial cleaning & FM work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Virginia Beach in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- FY2026 Navy shipbuilding program$47.4BFY2026, largest single-year US shipbuilding investment since the Cold War
Triggers major construction and outfitting activity at public shipyards, with a distributed manufacturing model spanning 11 states. Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia's largest industrial employer, is a primary beneficiary.
- Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarine contracts (combined)~$76.6B combinedMulti-year build program
HII's own reporting cites this as one combined figure across both concurrent submarine programs (Virginia-class: 9 boats plus material for a 10th; Columbia-class: 5 boats) rather than a per-class split. Sustained, large-scale demand for structural and pipe welders, marine pipefitters, and industrial electricians at Newport News Shipbuilding.
- HII shipbuilding work outsourcing2.5M+ hours in 2026 (+30% YoY)2026, across 25 locations in 11 states
Newport News Shipbuilding's parent company is outsourcing a record volume of shipbuilding work, signaling the regional labor pool cannot keep pace with the Navy's build schedule on its own.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Virginia Beach market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial cleaning & FM, and what kills offers in Virginia Beach.
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 Virginia Beach.
What do janitors and cleaners earn in Virginia Beach?
BLS puts the Virginia Beach median for janitors and cleaners at $33,580 a year, 9% below the $36,840 national median. That ranks 88th of 112 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Pay is bunched together here, $27,650 to $45,360 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.6x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed. No other Virginia metro we cover pays more for this work (Richmond: $34,200).
Is it hard to hire janitors and cleaners in Virginia Beach?
It is about average. Janitors and cleaners are as common in Virginia Beach as they are nationally (location quotient 1.09), with about 11,840 in the metro. The 474 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies here average about 11 employees per location.
Which commercial cleaning & FM roles pay the most in Virginia Beach?
Of the roles we recruit for, VP of Operations pays the most in Virginia Beach, a $297,350 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Cleaning Team Lead / Supervisor at $46,460, 84% below it. Cleaning Team Member / Janitor is the lowest-paid field role at $33,580. Relative to national pay, VP of Operations is the strongest-paying role here (39% above). Cleaning Team Member / Janitor trails national pay the most (9% below).
How many janitorial and commercial cleaning companies operate in Virginia Beach?
BLS counted 474 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Virginia Beach in 2023, employing about 5,248 people between them. Up from 435 in 2018, a 9% increase against 14% growth nationally. That averages 11 people per location. They pay an average of $23,929, 26% below the $32,388 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Virginia Beach for janitors and cleaners?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Richmond (95 miles, about 9,270, $34,200 median), Washington, D.C. (152 miles, about 59,090, $37,840 median) and Raleigh (166 miles, about 7,310, $34,980 median). Washington, D.C. has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Washington, D.C. pays 13% more, which is where Virginia Beach employers tend to lose people.
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474 janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in Virginia Beach are drawing on the same 11,840 janitors and cleaners. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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