Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $36,840 · Median hourly: $17.71 · Employment: 2,209,760
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,640 | $13.77 |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 |
| Median | $36,840 | $17.71 |
| 75th | $44,060 | $21.18 |
| 90th | $50,270 | $24.17 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 37-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 2,209,760
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 2,209,760 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
The mean wage of $38,760 sits 5.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,620 | $14.72 | -16.9% | 25,110 |
| Alaska | $40,510 | $19.48 | +10.0% | 5,200 |
| Arizona | $36,220 | $17.42 | -1.7% | 38,290 |
| Arkansas | $29,750 | $14.30 | -19.2% | 19,490 |
| California | $41,090 | $19.75 | +11.5% | 234,240 |
| Colorado | $38,600 | $18.56 | +4.8% | 34,220 |
| Connecticut | $37,960 | $18.25 | +3.0% | 28,740 |
| Delaware | $35,320 | $16.98 | -4.1% | 9,220 |
| District of Columbia | $38,520 | $18.52 | +4.6% | 16,400 |
| Florida | $34,490 | $16.58 | -6.4% | 131,900 |
| Georgia | $34,310 | $16.50 | -6.9% | 55,660 |
| Hawaii | $37,710 | $18.13 | +2.4% | 11,230 |
| Idaho | $36,110 | $17.36 | -2.0% | 10,800 |
| Illinois | $37,810 | $18.18 | +2.6% | 93,760 |
| Indiana | $36,460 | $17.53 | -1.0% | 49,220 |
| Iowa | $35,380 | $17.01 | -4.0% | 23,960 |
| Kansas | $34,480 | $16.58 | -6.4% | 17,220 |
| Kentucky | $32,320 | $15.54 | -12.3% | 25,750 |
| Louisiana | $28,930 | $13.91 | -21.5% | 27,610 |
| Maine | $38,940 | $18.72 | +5.7% | 9,180 |
| Maryland | $36,620 | $17.61 | -0.6% | 40,390 |
| Massachusetts | $45,580 | $21.91 | +23.7% | 55,490 |
| Michigan | $36,050 | $17.33 | -2.1% | 65,790 |
| Minnesota | $39,610 | $19.04 | +7.5% | 42,300 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 | $13.64 | -23.0% | 15,940 |
| Missouri | $35,900 | $17.26 | -2.6% | 41,070 |
| Montana | $37,110 | $17.84 | +0.7% | 8,320 |
| Nebraska | $35,900 | $17.26 | -2.6% | 12,860 |
| Nevada | $38,420 | $18.47 | +4.3% | 32,830 |
| New Hampshire | $39,150 | $18.82 | +6.3% | 9,420 |
| New Jersey | $37,630 | $18.09 | +2.1% | 67,660 |
| New Mexico | $36,020 | $17.32 | -2.2% | 14,360 |
| New York | $41,640 | $20.02 | +13.0% | 195,250 |
| North Carolina | $34,500 | $16.59 | -6.4% | 53,330 |
| North Dakota | $37,750 | $18.15 | +2.5% | 6,720 |
| Ohio | $35,900 | $17.26 | -2.6% | 72,540 |
| Oklahoma | $31,110 | $14.96 | -15.6% | 23,620 |
| Oregon | $39,340 | $18.92 | +6.8% | 25,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,520 | $17.56 | -0.9% | 86,920 |
| Rhode Island | $37,310 | $17.94 | +1.3% | 7,270 |
| South Carolina | $31,180 | $14.99 | -15.4% | 30,100 |
| South Dakota | $35,480 | $17.06 | -3.7% | 8,630 |
| Tennessee | $33,440 | $16.08 | -9.2% | 38,120 |
| Texas | $33,010 | $15.87 | -10.4% | 184,840 |
| Utah | $32,200 | $15.48 | -12.6% | 24,710 |
| Vermont | $40,910 | $19.67 | +11.0% | 5,130 |
| Virginia | $35,170 | $16.91 | -4.5% | 65,970 |
| Washington | $45,520 | $21.89 | +23.6% | 47,380 |
| West Virginia | $30,980 | $14.90 | -15.9% | 9,340 |
| Wisconsin | $37,000 | $17.79 | +0.4% | 45,640 |
| Wyoming | $36,050 | $17.33 | -2.1% | 4,760 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners?
The median annual wage for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is $36,840 ($17.71 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 2,209,760 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.71. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.