Quick answer: The median cleaner in Idaho earns $17.36/hr — about $36,110 a year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025), and the most experienced earn $49,000+. To hire one, a cleaning business typically bills $40–$50 per hour — roughly 2–3× the worker's wage, to cover overhead and profit.
Here's the full picture: what cleaners earn, what shops bill, what common jobs cost, how pay varies by metro, and how Idaho compares to other states.
Cleaner income in Idaho (2025)
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Idaho's ~10,800 janitors, and cleaners:
| Experience level | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level (10th percentile) | $13.65 | ~$2,366 | ~$28,392 |
| Median (typical) | $17.36 | ~$3,009 | $36,110 |
| Experienced (90th percentile) | $23.56 | ~$4,084 | ~$49,005 |
Monthly and annual figures assume full-time work (about 2,080 hours a year).
What you earn vs. what you charge
The wages above are what a cleaner takes home. What a cleaning business bills the customer is higher — it has to cover the truck, tools, insurance, licensing, fuel, office time, and profit. A shop typically bills 2.2–3× the worker's wage:
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Median cleaner wage (earned) | ~$17/hr |
| Typical shop rate (charged) | $40–$50/hr |
Where Idaho ranks
Idaho pays cleaners 2% below the national median, ranking 26th of 51 states — right around the national middle:
| Benchmark | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|
| Highest — Massachusetts | $21.91 |
| Idaho (26th) | $17.36 |
| National median | $17.71 |
| Lowest — Mississippi | $13.64 |
Cleaner rates by Idaho metro
Pay varies widely within the state. Median cleaner wage by metro area (BLS, 2025):
| Metro area | Median wage | Typical billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $18.34/hr | $40–$55/hr |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $17.89/hr | $40–$55/hr |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $17.57/hr | $40–$55/hr |
| Boise City | $17.38/hr | $40–$50/hr |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $17.15/hr | $40–$50/hr |
| Twin Falls | $17.04/hr | $35–$50/hr |
| Idaho Falls | $16.95/hr | $35–$50/hr |
What common cleaning jobs cost in Idaho
At Idaho billed rates, here's what typical jobs run — labor plus materials, and every job differs:
| Job | Typical Idaho range |
|---|---|
| Standard house cleaning (per visit) | $100–$250 |
| Deep cleaning | $200–$500 |
| Move-in / move-out clean | $250–$600 |
| Office cleaning (per visit) | $100–$400 |
| Carpet cleaning | $100–$350 |
| Window cleaning | $150–$400 |
| Post-construction cleanup | $300–$975 |
| Recurring weekly service | $75–$200 |
| Apartment cleaning | $75–$200 |
| Airbnb turnover clean | $100–$250 |
Typical ranges to benchmark against — not quotes.
How cleaners compare to other trades in Idaho
Here's how cleaner pay lines up against Idaho's other skilled trades:
| Trade | Median wage | Typical billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Roofer | $27.78/hr | $60–$85/hr |
| Handyman | $23.17/hr | $50–$70/hr |
| Painter | $21.58/hr | $45–$65/hr |
| Landscaper | $20.00/hr | $45–$60/hr |
| Cleaner | $17.36/hr | $40–$50/hr |
Setting your own rate
Use these as benchmarks, not rules — your rate has to cover your real overhead and the profit margin you need. See how to price a job to run the math, then build a quote with the free cleaner estimate generator, or download BIG INVOICE to invoice from your phone with your rates saved.
Do cleaners need a license in Idaho?
Licensing requirements depend on the trade and where you work. See Idaho contractor & trade licensing to check whether cleaners need a state license in Idaho, which board issues it, and how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cleaners make in Idaho?
The median cleaner in Idaho earns about $36,110 a year ($17.36/hr) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Entry-level cleaners earn around $28,000 and the most experienced earn $49,000 or more.
Can a cleaner make $100,000 a year in Idaho?
Rarely as an employee — the top 10% of cleaners in Idaho earn about $49,000 a year. The usual path past $100,000 is running your own cleaning business and billing $40–$50/hr, where revenue — not just an hourly wage — is the ceiling.
How much do cleaners charge per hour in Idaho?
In 2025, most Idaho cleaners bill $40–$50 per hour. That billed rate covers the worker's wage (a $17/hr median) plus overhead and profit — it is not take-home pay.
Do cleaners earn more in Idaho than nationally?
Idaho's median cleaner wage is about 2% below the national median of $17.71/hr, ranking 26th of 51 states.
Which Idaho city pays cleaners the most?
Coeur d'Alene, at a $18.34/hr median wage, is among the highest-paying metros in the state for cleaners.
Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Billed rates and job-cost ranges are illustrative estimates (median wage × 2.2–3.0 overhead-and-profit markup), not quotes. Updated August 2026.