15 In-Demand Cleaning Career Paths Hiring Now
Cleaning means maintaining cleanliness in homes or businesses by removing dirt and organizing spaces. Cleaners use tools and chemicals to sanitize efficiently. They need attention to detail, time-management skills, and physical stamina to perform their duties effectively.
The 86,153 Cleaning jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $17.12 to $18.54 per hour. Housekeeper, Cleaner, and Janitor currently have the most job openings. Review in-demand job titles and some of the common skills needed for these roles.
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Updated Sep 11, 2026
Job title
United States
Job openings
Housekeeper
United States
$16.10
per hour
Cleaner
United States
$16.70
per hour
Janitor
United States
$16.51
per hour
Custodian
United States
$17.12
per hour
Room Attendant
United States
$16.69
per hour
Automotive Detailer
United States
$17.23
per hour
Hotel Housekeeper
United States
$16.07
per hour
Car Wash Attendant
United States
$16.34
per hour
Pest Control Technician
United States
$21.08
per hour
Laundry Attendant
United States
$15.57
per hour
House Cleaner
United States
$20.98
per hour
Floor Technician
United States
$17.20
per hour
Cleaning Technician
United States
$18.54
per hour
Refuse Collector
United States
$21.42
per hour
Cart Attendant
United States
$14.87
per hour
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Housekeeper
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Housekeepers maintain cleanliness, manage supplies, and report maintenance needs. Requires attention to detail, time management, and knowledge of cleaning protocols.
Housekeeper jobs take 56 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 36% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 19,255 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.10 per hourSkills
- Commercial cleaning
- Cleaning
- Hotel experience
- Vacuuming
- Supervising experience
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Cleaner
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Cleaners maintain cleanliness, manage supplies, and ensure sanitary environments. Physical stamina, attention to cleanliness, and time-management skills are crucial.
Cleaner jobs take 60 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 55% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 12,235 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.70 per hourSkills
- Vacuuming
- Driving
- Cleaning
- Sweeping
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Janitor
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Janitors perform cleaning tasks, maintain building cleanliness, and manage waste disposal. Physical stamina, understanding of cleaning protocols, and reliability are essential.
Janitor jobs take 48 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 46% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 10,633 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.51 per hourSkills
- Cleaning
- Janitorial experience
- Custodial experience
- Commercial cleaning
- Communication skills
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Custodian
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Custodians maintain cleanliness, perform basic repairs, and manage waste disposal. Ability to operate cleaning equipment, attention to hygiene standards, and reliability are essential for success.
Custodian jobs take 48 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 31% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 10,324 jobsAverage pay
United States
$17.12 per hourSkills
- Custodial experience
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
- English
- Customer service
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Room Attendant
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Room Attendants clean and organize guest accommodations, replenish supplies, and maintain standards of cleanliness. Physical stamina, attention to detail, and prior hospitality experience are beneficial.
Room Attendant jobs take 46 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 30% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 4,301 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.69 per hourSkills
- Commercial cleaning
- Cleaning
- Hotel experience
- Vacuuming
- Supervising experience
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Automotive Detailer
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Automotive detailers clean and restore vehicles inside and out, ensuring high standards of appearance. Essential skills include knowledge of cleaning products and techniques, strong attention to detail and good time management.
Automotive Detailer jobs take 83 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 16% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 3,785 jobsAverage pay
United States
$17.23 per hourSkills
- Detailing
- Customer service
- Car wash
- Automotive buffing
- Driving
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Hotel Housekeeper
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Hotel Housekeepers maintain guest room cleanliness, report maintenance issues, and ensure a welcoming environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency enhance guest satisfaction.
Hotel Housekeeper jobs take 65 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 32% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 3,515 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.07 per hourSkills
- Cleaning
- Hotel experience
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Car Wash Attendant
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Car wash attendants provide vehicle cleaning services while ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail and physical stamina are key to success.
Car Wash Attendant jobs take 75 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 42% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 3,221 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.34 per hourSkills
- Driving
- Vacuuming
- 2D animation
- Hindi
- Punjabi
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Pest Control Technician
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Pest Control Technicians inspect areas, apply treatments, and advise on pest prevention. Required skills include pest management expertise, customer interaction skills, and attention to safety.
Pest Control Technician jobs take 101 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 3% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 3,186 jobsAverage pay
United States
$21.08 per hourSkills
- Pest control
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- Management
- Sales
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Laundry Attendant
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Laundry attendants process laundry, maintain cleanliness and provide customer service. Attention to detail, time management skills and reliability are essential in this role.
Laundry Attendant jobs take 39 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 38% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 3,163 jobsAverage pay
United States
$15.57 per hourSkills
- Laundry
- Driving
- Vacuuming
- 2D animation
- Cleaning
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House Cleaner
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House Cleaners perform residential cleaning, manage supplies, and ensure sanitary environments. Physical stamina, attention to cleanliness, and time-management skills are crucial.
House Cleaner jobs take 116 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 47% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,969 jobsAverage pay
United States
$20.98 per hourSkills
- Cleaning
- Customer service
- Residential cleaning
- Communication skills
- English
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Floor Technician
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Floor technicians specialize in floor care, including stripping, waxing and carpet cleaning. Key skills for this role include expertise in floor maintenance, familiarity with cleaning equipment and attention to detail.
Floor Technician jobs take 27 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 20% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,586 jobsAverage pay
United States
$17.20 per hourSkills
- Floor care
- Cleaning
- Floor buffing
- Janitorial experience
- Custodial experience
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Cleaning Technician
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Cleaning technicians perform specialized cleaning tasks, ensuring high levels of cleanliness and safety. Attention to detail, efficiency and strong communication skills are key qualifications for this role.
Cleaning Technician jobs take 97 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 42% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,492 jobsAverage pay
United States
$18.54 per hourSkills
- Cleaning
- Customer service
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Janitorial experience
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Refuse Collector
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Refuse collectors collect waste and recyclables, following schedules and safety guidelines. Key qualifications for this role include physical stamina, knowledge of proper waste-disposal practices and strong teamwork skills.
Refuse Collector jobs take 41 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 87% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,269 jobsAverage pay
United States
$21.42 per hourSkills
- Rear loader truck
- Front loader truck
- Outdoor work
- Time management
- English
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Cart Attendant
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Cart attendants assist customers by retrieving shopping carts, maintaining the parking lot and ensuring cleanliness. Strong customer service skills, reliability, and physical stamina are essential in this role.
Cart Attendant jobs take 8 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 49% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,219 jobsAverage pay
United States
$14.87 per hourSkills
- Guest services
- Cash handling
- Conflict management
- Basic math
- Organizational skills