Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in the U.S. is $36,840 ($17.71 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $36,840
- Mean annual wage
- $38,760
- Median hourly wage
- $17.71
- Employment
- 2,209,760
2,209,760 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,640 | $13.77 |
| 25th percentile | $32,240 | $15.50 |
| Median (50th) | $36,840 | $17.71 |
| 75th percentile | $44,060 | $21.18 |
| 90th percentile | $50,270 | $24.17 |
Highest-paying states for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $45,580 | 55,490 |
| Washington | $45,520 | 47,380 |
| New York | $41,640 | 195,250 |
| California | $41,090 | 234,240 |
| Vermont | $40,910 | 5,130 |
| Alaska | $40,510 | 5,200 |
| Minnesota | $39,610 | 42,300 |
| Oregon | $39,340 | 25,890 |
| New Hampshire | $39,150 | 9,420 |
| Maine | $38,940 | 9,180 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $28,380 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $28,930 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $29,750 median annual wage
- Alabama: $30,620 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $30,980 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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