Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in North Carolina

Median annual wage in North Carolina: $34,500 -6.4% vs national

North Carolina vs United States

North CarolinaUnited States
Median annual$34,500$36,840
Median hourly$16.59$17.71
Employment53,3302,209,760
Location quotient0.761.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (North Carolina) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Reading the data

Employment density in North Carolina is 0.76x the national average — a below-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners salary in North Carolina?

The median annual wage in North Carolina is $34,500 ($16.59 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does North Carolina compare to the national average for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners?

The North Carolina median of $34,500 is 6.4% lower than the U.S. median of $36,840.

How many janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners work in North Carolina?

Approximately 53,330 are employed in North Carolina, per BLS OES.