BLS wage data says cleaners in Tennessee earn $13.22/hr. That's 12.9% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$13.22
Customer Rate
$28–$38/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Tennessee
National Avg
Tennessee labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | Tennessee Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $87–$157 |
| Deep cleaning | $174–$349 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $218–$436 |
| Recurring weekly service | $70–$131 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $131–$305 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $305–$697 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$0 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $22–$65 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $3–$7 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Tennessee BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Tennessee (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Tennessee (TN). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in Tennessee typically charge between $28 and $38 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in Tennessee are 12.9% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Tennessee is $13.22, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($13.22/hr in Tennessee), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $28–$38/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Tennessee 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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