Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleanerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $38,760 ≈ $19/hr
National median salary $36,840
Total employment 2,209,760 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 351,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 2,447,700 → 2,495,500 (+47,800)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$47,410
- Massachusetts$45,250
- New York$44,830
- California$44,210
- Connecticut$42,590
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$29,790
- Louisiana$30,290
- Arkansas$31,640
- Alabama$32,260
- Oklahoma$32,280
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,410 | $45,520 | $23 | +22.3% | 47,380 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $45,250 | $45,580 | $22 | +16.7% | 55,490 |
| 3 | New York | $44,830 | $41,640 | $22 | +15.7% | 195,250 |
| 4 | California | $44,210 | $41,090 | $21 | +14.1% | 234,240 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $42,590 | $37,960 | $20 | +9.9% | 28,740 |
| 6 | Vermont | $42,320 | $40,910 | $20 | +9.2% | 5,130 |
| 7 | Oregon | $42,200 | $39,340 | $20 | +8.9% | 25,890 |
| 8 | Colorado | $41,820 | $38,600 | $20 | +7.9% | 34,220 |
| 9 | Alaska | $41,700 | $40,510 | $20 | +7.6% | 5,200 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $41,300 | $39,610 | $20 | +6.6% | 42,300 |
| 11 | Maine | $41,250 | $38,940 | $20 | +6.4% | 9,180 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $41,090 | $39,150 | $20 | +6% | 9,420 |
| 13 | Illinois | $40,750 | $37,810 | $20 | +5.1% | 93,760 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $40,710 | $37,630 | $20 | +5% | 67,660 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $40,640 | $38,520 | $20 | +4.9% | 16,400 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $40,430 | $37,710 | $19 | +4.3% | 11,230 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $40,390 | $37,310 | $19 | +4.2% | 7,270 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $40,220 | $37,750 | $19 | +3.8% | 6,720 |
| 19 | Nevada | $39,860 | $38,420 | $19 | +2.8% | 32,830 |
| 20 | Maryland | $39,270 | $36,620 | $19 | +1.3% | 40,390 |
| 21 | Montana | $38,670 | $37,110 | $19 | -0.2% | 8,320 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $38,550 | $37,000 | $19 | -0.5% | 45,640 |
| 23 | Delaware | $37,870 | $35,320 | $18 | -2.3% | 9,220 |
| 24 | Arizona | $37,790 | $36,220 | $18 | -2.5% | 38,290 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $37,780 | $36,520 | $18 | -2.5% | 86,920 |
| 26 | Ohio | $37,560 | $35,900 | $18 | -3.1% | 72,540 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $37,530 | $36,050 | $18 | -3.2% | 4,760 |
| 28 | Idaho | $37,460 | $36,110 | $18 | -3.4% | 10,800 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $37,340 | $35,900 | $18 | -3.7% | 12,860 |
| 30 | Missouri | $37,280 | $35,900 | $18 | -3.8% | 41,070 |
| 31 | Michigan | $37,040 | $36,050 | $18 | -4.4% | 65,790 |
| 32 | Indiana | $36,790 | $36,460 | $18 | -5.1% | 49,220 |
| 33 | Iowa | $36,700 | $35,380 | $18 | -5.3% | 23,960 |
| 34 | Virginia | $36,490 | $35,170 | $18 | -5.9% | 65,970 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $36,450 | $36,020 | $18 | -6% | 14,360 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $36,360 | $35,480 | $17 | -6.2% | 8,630 |
| 37 | Florida | $35,060 | $34,490 | $17 | -9.5% | 131,900 |
| 38 | Kansas | $34,950 | $34,480 | $17 | -9.8% | 17,220 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $34,750 | $32,320 | $17 | -10.3% | 25,750 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $34,650 | $33,440 | $17 | -10.6% | 38,120 |
| 41 | Utah | $34,620 | $32,200 | $17 | -10.7% | 24,710 |
| 42 | Georgia | $34,400 | $34,310 | $17 | -11.2% | 55,660 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $34,090 | $34,500 | $16 | -12% | 53,330 |
| 44 | Texas | $33,890 | $33,010 | $16 | -12.6% | 184,840 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $33,190 | $30,980 | $16 | -14.4% | 9,340 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $32,720 | $31,180 | $16 | -15.6% | 30,100 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $32,280 | $31,110 | $16 | -16.7% | 23,620 |
| 48 | Alabama | $32,260 | $30,620 | $16 | -16.8% | 25,110 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $31,640 | $29,750 | $15 | -18.4% | 19,490 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $30,290 | $28,930 | $15 | -21.9% | 27,610 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $29,790 | $28,380 | $14 | -23.1% | 15,940 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $46,590 | $46,090 | 510 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,550 | $45,900 | 43,160 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,490 | $49,380 | 26,820 |
| 4 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $45,970 | $47,800 | 1,250 |
| 5 | Merced, CA | $45,920 | $46,050 | 1,240 |
| 6 | Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $45,120 | $46,740 | 580 |
| 7 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $44,860 | $47,510 | 650 |
| 8 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $44,860 | $46,080 | 1,790 |
| 9 | Barnstable Town, MA | $44,820 | $46,320 | 1,370 |
| 10 | Napa, CA | $44,750 | $46,800 | 1,110 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleanerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $79,570 | $65,160 | 40 |
| 2 | Rail Transportation | $66,030 | $63,800 | 630 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $66,030 | $63,800 | 630 |
| 4 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $62,230 | $62,590 | 13,610 |
| 5 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $62,230 | $62,590 | 13,610 |
| 6 | Metal Ore Mining | $58,400 | $55,680 | 90 |
| 7 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $58,200 | $62,670 | 870 |
| 8 | Couriers and Messengers | $53,620 | $61,640 | 920 |
| 9 | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles | $52,880 | $51,250 | 90 |
| 10 | Other Investment Pools and Funds | $52,880 | $52,690 | 80 |
| 11 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $52,820 | $47,310 | 60 |
| 12 | Coal Mining | $52,290 | $52,640 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make in the U.S.?
The median janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners salary in the United States is $36,840 per year (mean $38,760), and about 80% earn between $28,640 and $50,270.
How much do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $38,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners at $47,410 per year (median $45,520).
What is the job outlook for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners?
Employment is projected to change +2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 351,300 openings per year.