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 (standard vs. deep cleaning), square footage, and whether the cleaner supplies their own materials.
Cleaning labor costs in Washington DC are 33.1% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage for housekeeping workers 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: deep cleans and move-outs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Washington DC can vary 30–40%), job type (standard cleaning vs. deep cleaning vs. post-construction), and frequency. Weekly recurring clients cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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