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Average Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner make in the United States?

The average salary for a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner in the United States is $36,250, but the range typically falls between $29,570 and $39,630. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $17.43, with a range between $14.22 and $19.05.

There are approximately 2,172,500 people employed as a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners.The state with the best pay for a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner is Washington, with an average annual salary of $43,380, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $27,140.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$25,770$12.39
25th Percentile$29,570$14.22
Median$35,020$16.84
75th Percentile$39,630$19.05
90th Percentile$48,210$23.18

Average janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner salary by location

The salary of a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners are Washington, Massachusetts, New York, California, District of Columbia while the worst states are Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, South Carolina.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$19,590$28,600$37,820
Alaska$28,470$38,480$50,840
Arizona$29,950$35,480$42,300
Arkansas$24,270$29,870$36,010
California$33,770$41,860$56,170
Colorado$30,470$38,180$47,990
Connecticut$30,230$39,870$57,010
Delaware$25,280$35,050$45,890
District of Columbia$34,420$40,110$48,140
Florida$24,080$31,890$39,390
Georgia$21,970$31,490$41,810
Hawaii$27,180$37,620$50,330
Idaho$24,660$33,270$44,370
Illinois$29,020$37,630$48,700
Indiana$24,590$34,180$43,180
Iowa$26,200$35,230$44,920
Kansas$22,190$32,210$43,020
Kentucky$23,760$32,150$42,110
Louisiana$18,430$27,490$36,570
Maine$30,910$38,970$48,370
Maryland$29,700$37,170$46,270
Massachusetts$33,780$42,080$54,300
Michigan$27,390$35,160$44,390
Minnesota$29,390$39,290$50,920
Mississippi$19,740$27,140$35,760
Missouri$27,360$33,830$43,180
Montana$27,320$37,720$49,530
Nebraska$24,070$34,390$44,570
Nevada$24,240$35,820$46,120
New Hampshire$29,670$38,870$48,620
New Jersey$29,740$39,420$52,290
New Mexico$26,050$32,890$42,840
New York$31,260$43,420$61,860
North Carolina$22,910$31,310$39,360
North Dakota$29,530$37,440$47,270
Ohio$24,290$35,010$46,880
Oklahoma$22,090$30,130$38,260
Oregon$31,000$38,680$48,190
Pennsylvania$26,200$35,860$47,230
Rhode Island$30,710$40,200$51,670
South Carolina$21,980$30,570$38,910
South Dakota$28,090$33,790$41,020
Tennessee$22,680$32,030$42,340
Texas$22,530$31,050$40,250
Utah$21,840$31,780$43,530
Vermont$30,580$39,010$48,740
Virginia$24,960$33,380$43,850
Washington$34,200$43,380$57,480
West Virginia$22,350$30,670$38,970
Wisconsin$26,530$34,900$45,360
Wyoming$24,910$34,450$44,570

Even between cities, the salary of a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaner can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is Santa Rosa, CA with an average salary of $47,550.The city with the lowest average salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is Houma-Thibodaux area, LA with an average salary of $24,040.

Areas with highest average salaries for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

  1. Santa Rosa, CA - $47,550
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $46,540
  3. Mount Vernon-Anacortes area, WA - $45,280
  4. Napa, CA - $44,890
  5. Bremerton-Silverdale area, WA - $44,790

Areas with lowest average salaries for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

  1. Houma-Thibodaux area, LA - $24,040
  2. Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA - $24,500
  3. Monroe, LA - $24,600
  4. Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $24,930
  5. Shreveport-Bossier City area, LA - $25,100

Employment trends for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in the United States

The number of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners has increased by 181,990. On average, the number of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners has been increasing by 2.3% each year. The salary of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners has increased by $4,840. On average, the salary of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners has been increasing by 3.9% each year.

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How janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners salaries compare to other building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners are part of the building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations jobs here.

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