BLS wage data says cleaners in Pennsylvania earn $14.93/hr. That's 1.6% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$14.93
Customer Rate
$32–$43/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Pennsylvania
National Avg
| Service | Pennsylvania Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $98–$177 |
| Deep cleaning | $197–$394 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $246–$492 |
| Recurring weekly service | $79–$148 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $148–$344 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $344–$787 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$0 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $25–$74 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $4–$8 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Pennsylvania BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Pennsylvania (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Pennsylvania (PA). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in Pennsylvania typically charge between $32 and $43 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in Pennsylvania are 1.6% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Pennsylvania is $14.93, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($14.93/hr in Pennsylvania), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $32–$43/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Pennsylvania 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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