BLS wage data says cleaners in Washington DC earn $20.19/hr. That's 33.1% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$20.19
Customer Rate
$43–$58/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Washington DC
National Avg
Washington DC runs noticeably above the national average. Higher cost of living pushes wages up, and your bids should reflect that. Underbidding here means underpaying yourself.
| Service | Washington DC Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $133–$240 |
| Deep cleaning | $266–$532 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $333–$665 |
| Recurring weekly service | $106–$200 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $200–$466 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $466–$1065 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$1 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $33–$100 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $5–$11 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Washington DC BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Washington DC (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Washington DC (DC). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in Washington DC typically charge between $43 and $58 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in Washington DC are 33.1% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Washington DC is $20.19, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($20.19/hr in Washington DC), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $43–$58/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Washington DC 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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