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Texas House Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate cleaning prices in Texas based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data and real cleaner rates. Supports standard cleans, deep cleans, move-outs, and Airbnb turnovers.
Texas is a standard-tier market — standard rates — pricing tracks closely with the US national average. The BLS OEWS mean hourly wage for cleaners in Texas is $13.00/hr (May 2024 release). The calculator below is pre-filled with Texas defaults. Adjust inputs to match the specific job you're pricing.
Typical cleaning prices in Texas
Price bands below reflect the ±15% range cleaners typically quote for a given job size. Exact totals depend on home condition, pet count, and add-ons.
| Job size | Typical price in TX |
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| Studio/1-bed standard clean | $91–$123 |
| 2-bed, 2-bath standard clean | $127–$171 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath standard (1,500 sqft) | $309–$419 |
| 3-bed, 2-bath deep clean (1,800 sqft) | $514–$696 |
| 4-bed, 3-bath move-out (2,400 sqft) | $778–$1052 |
| Airbnb turnover (2-bed, 1-bath) | $129–$175 |
The Texas cleaning market
Population
30.5 million
Median household income
$73,035
Texas's no-state-income-tax structure means W-2 wages translate to higher take-home for cleaners than the BLS hourly figure suggests. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin metros concentrate most demand; Austin in particular has seen sustained pricing pressure upward since 2021 driven by tech-relocation households. Sprawling suburbs and reliance on car travel make per-job pricing more sensitive to drive time than dense-city markets.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimates · Income: Census ACS 5-year
Top cities for cleaners in Texas
Cleaning demand concentrates in the state's population centers. Metro pricing often tracks 10–20% above rural rates in the same state due to cost of living and parking/travel overhead.
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Dallas
- Austin
- Fort Worth
- El Paso
Sales tax on cleaning services in Texas
Whether you need to collect sales tax on residential cleaning depends on Texas state rules and sometimes the specific service (residential vs. commercial, routine vs. construction cleanup). For authoritative current guidance, check the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. A cleaning-specific accountant in Texas is usually worth an hour of consultation before you start charging clients.
Texas cleaning-cost FAQ
How much does house cleaning cost in Texas?
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A standard 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom clean in Texas typically runs $127–$171. Larger homes and deep cleans cost more. The calculator above computes a precise estimate from your square footage, room count, job type, and add-ons.
What's the average hourly rate for house cleaners in Texas?
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The BLS OEWS May 2024 mean hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012) in Texas is approximately $13.00/hour. Solo cleaners typically quote retail at roughly 2.5× their effective hourly wage to cover supplies, self-employment tax, transportation, insurance, and profit on top of labor time.
How much more is a deep clean vs. a standard clean in Texas?
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Most Texas cleaners charge 1.5× a standard clean for deep-clean service. For a 3-bed / 2-bath home, deep cleans in Texas run about $514–$696. A deep clean covers baseboards, inside appliances, detailed grout work, and areas skipped in routine cleaning.
What's a typical move-out cleaning cost in Texas?
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A 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom move-out clean in Texas typically runs $778–$1052. Move-outs are priced at roughly 1.75× a standard clean because they include empty-cabinet interiors, inside ovens and fridges, walls, and every surface a landlord will inspect.
How do Texas cleaners price Airbnb turnovers?
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Short-term rental turnovers in Texas typically run $129–$175 for a 2-bed, 1-bath unit — priced at ~1.20× a standard clean because of the linen change, restocking, and tight turnaround window. Cleaners who specialize in STRs often charge a flat per-turn rate that includes linens.
Do I need to collect sales tax on cleaning services in Texas?
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Sales-tax treatment of residential cleaning services varies by state and sometimes by type of service. Check with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for rules specific to Texas before quoting tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive prices to clients.
Neighboring states
Cross-border markets often share labor pools and customer expectations. Compare cleaning costs in nearby states:
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