BLS wage data says cleaners in New Mexico earn $12.94/hr. That's 14.7% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$12.94
Customer Rate
$27–$37/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
New Mexico
National Avg
New Mexico labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | New Mexico Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $85–$154 |
| Deep cleaning | $171–$341 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $213–$426 |
| Recurring weekly service | $68–$128 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $128–$298 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $298–$682 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$0 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $21–$64 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $3–$7 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using New Mexico BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for New Mexico (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for New Mexico (NM). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in New Mexico typically charge between $27 and $37 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in New Mexico are 14.7% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in New Mexico is $12.94, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($12.94/hr in New Mexico), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $27–$37/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within New Mexico can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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