Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners earn a median $36,840 a year nationally. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
U.S. median
$36,840
$17.71 per hour
Range
$28,640 – $50,270
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,209,760
across the U.S.
▲2.5%
Pay trend: The median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in the U.S. rose from $35,930 (May 2024) to $36,840 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners do
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.2% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 321,800
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is projected to grow 2.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 321,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$31,781
per year · effective tax rate 13.7%
$2,648Monthly
$1,324Twice a month
$1,222Every 2 weeks
$15.28Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,241
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,284
- Medicare (1.45%)$534
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$31,781
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,640 | $13.77 | $25,192 |
| 25th percentile | $32,240 | $15.50 | $28,085 |
| Median (50th) | $36,840 | $17.71 | $31,781 |
| 75th percentile | $44,060 | $21.18 | $37,582 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,270 | $24.17 | $42,572 |
Best cities for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $46,490 | $39,535 | $35,574 | 26,820 |
| 2 | Fargo, ND | $37,200 | $32,070 | $35,292 | 2,490 |
| 3 | Bakersfield, CA | $42,490 | $35,079 | $34,771 | 4,060 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $46,550 | $37,475 | $34,614 | 43,160 |
| 5 | Spokane, WA | $40,070 | $34,376 | $34,258 | 4,090 |
| 6 | Madison, WI | $39,680 | $33,098 | $34,021 | 6,780 |
| 7 | Springfield, MO | $35,490 | $29,966 | $33,827 | 3,150 |
| 8 | Davenport, IA | $35,560 | $30,053 | $33,737 | 2,530 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls, SD | $35,310 | $30,552 | $33,710 | 3,120 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $39,310 | $33,766 | $33,693 | 26,480 |
| 11 | Atlantic City, NJ | $39,520 | $33,269 | $33,653 | 3,440 |
| 12 | Youngstown, OH | $33,930 | $29,292 | $33,517 | 2,380 |
| 13 | Waterbury, CT | $39,990 | $33,437 | $33,512 | 3,230 |
| 14 | Columbus, OH | $37,310 | $31,915 | $33,430 | 14,130 |
| 15 | Dayton, OH | $35,910 | $30,829 | $33,258 | 5,040 |
| 16 | Springfield, MA | $39,170 | $31,915 | $33,223 | 3,060 |
| 17 | Toledo, OH | $35,240 | $30,309 | $33,140 | 4,220 |
| 18 | Cleveland, OH | $36,230 | $31,077 | $33,088 | 13,380 |
| 19 | Kansas City, MO | $36,350 | $30,616 | $33,083 | 12,950 |
| 20 | Anchorage, AK | $40,510 | $34,730 | $32,944 | 2,780 |
| 21 | Fort Wayne, IN | $36,500 | $30,461 | $32,905 | 3,490 |
| 22 | Syracuse, NY | $38,230 | $31,430 | $32,828 | 6,010 |
| 23 | Modesto, CA | $41,230 | $34,134 | $32,787 | 2,670 |
| 24 | Akron, OH | $35,580 | $30,572 | $32,743 | 4,140 |
| 25 | San Jose, CA | $43,870 | $36,115 | $32,706 | 15,780 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $46,550
- Seattle, WA — $46,490
- San Francisco, CA — $44,180
- San Jose, CA — $43,870
- New York, NY — $42,840
- Bakersfield, CA — $42,490
- Oxnard, CA — $41,590
- Sacramento, CA — $41,450
- Modesto, CA — $41,230
- Portland, OR — $41,170
- Worcester, MA — $41,030
- Riverside, CA — $40,860
- Minneapolis, MN — $40,800
- Anchorage, AK — $40,510
- Portland, ME — $40,460
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $45,580 | +2.3% | $36,745 | $35,290 – $59,860 | 55,490 |
| Washington | $45,520 | +4.1% | $38,755 | $37,070 – $61,520 | 47,380 |
| New York | $41,640 | +4.3% | $33,986 | $34,540 – $61,830 | 195,250 |
| California | $41,090 | +6.3% | $34,029 | $35,610 – $58,950 | 234,240 |
| Vermont | $40,910 | +5.9% | $34,115 | $33,310 – $52,000 | 5,130 |
| Alaska | $40,510 | +3.8% | $34,730 | $28,380 – $53,480 | 5,200 |
| Minnesota | $39,610 | +3.4% | $32,706 | $30,770 – $52,520 | 42,300 |
| Oregon | $39,340 | +4.8% | $31,177 | $33,570 – $55,000 | 25,890 |
| New Hampshire | $39,150 | +3.4% | $33,637 | $30,060 – $51,280 | 9,420 |
| Maine | $38,940 | +1.0% | $32,001 | $34,530 – $49,360 | 9,180 |
| Colorado | $38,600 | +3.6% | $32,205 | $34,150 – $51,210 | 34,220 |
| District of Columbia | $38,520 | +0.3% | $31,986 | $37,350 – $46,460 | 16,400 |
| Nevada | $38,420 | +5.3% | $33,050 | $27,370 – $51,430 | 32,830 |
| Connecticut | $37,960 | +3.2% | $31,898 | $34,150 – $59,690 | 28,740 |
| Illinois | $37,810 | +2.2% | $30,834 | $31,560 – $50,000 | 93,760 |
| North Dakota | $37,750 | +3.0% | $32,512 | $30,800 – $50,080 | 6,720 |
| Hawaii | $37,710 | +1.6% | $31,065 | $29,120 – $51,770 | 11,230 |
| New Jersey | $37,630 | +0.8% | $31,816 | $32,330 – $50,660 | 67,660 |
| Rhode Island | $37,310 | +2.6% | $31,376 | $31,430 – $51,050 | 7,270 |
| Montana | $37,110 | −0.7% | $31,010 | $28,620 – $48,450 | 8,320 |
| Wisconsin | $37,000 | +3.2% | $31,063 | $29,600 – $47,580 | 45,640 |
| Maryland | $36,620 | +1.5% | $30,228 | $31,850 – $48,450 | 40,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,520 | +2.4% | $30,403 | $28,060 – $48,240 | 86,920 |
| Indiana | $36,460 | +3.5% | $30,430 | $28,860 – $46,490 | 49,220 |
| Arizona | $36,220 | +0.2% | $30,586 | $31,450 – $45,670 | 38,290 |
| Idaho | $36,110 | +2.1% | $30,389 | $28,390 – $49,000 | 10,800 |
| Michigan | $36,050 | +3.0% | $29,865 | $29,340 – $46,110 | 65,790 |
| Wyoming | $36,050 | +1.3% | $31,146 | $28,910 – $46,300 | 4,760 |
| New Mexico | $36,020 | +7.1% | $30,541 | $29,070 – $45,030 | 14,360 |
| Missouri | $35,900 | +5.3% | $30,276 | $29,340 – $46,350 | 41,070 |
| Nebraska | $35,900 | +0.2% | $30,272 | $29,920 – $46,120 | 12,860 |
| Ohio | $35,900 | +3.4% | $30,821 | $28,460 – $48,460 | 72,540 |
| South Dakota | $35,480 | +4.5% | $30,688 | $28,970 – $44,740 | 8,630 |
| Iowa | $35,380 | −2.1% | $29,915 | $28,490 – $47,300 | 23,960 |
| Delaware | $35,320 | +2.2% | $29,276 | $31,200 – $48,530 | 9,220 |
| Virginia | $35,170 | +3.5% | $29,231 | $28,290 – $47,240 | 65,970 |
| North Carolina | $34,500 | +5.7% | $29,033 | $25,740 – $42,430 | 53,330 |
| Florida | $34,490 | +9.4% | $29,893 | $28,800 – $42,930 | 131,900 |
| Kansas | $34,480 | +5.5% | $28,756 | $27,840 – $45,410 | 17,220 |
| Georgia | $34,310 | +3.6% | $28,590 | $26,110 – $44,390 | 55,660 |
| Tennessee | $33,440 | +7.1% | $29,049 | $26,720 – $45,690 | 38,120 |
| Texas | $33,010 | +5.7% | $28,704 | $23,450 – $45,950 | 184,840 |
| Kentucky | $32,320 | +6.1% | $27,136 | $26,110 – $46,730 | 25,750 |
| Utah | $32,200 | +6.0% | $27,570 | $25,170 – $46,840 | 24,710 |
| South Carolina | $31,180 | +5.5% | $26,519 | $23,470 – $41,700 | 30,100 |
| Oklahoma | $31,110 | +1.7% | $26,322 | $23,120 – $40,860 | 23,620 |
| West Virginia | $30,980 | +1.3% | $26,274 | $23,400 – $44,700 | 9,340 |
| Alabama | $30,620 | +5.2% | $25,517 | $23,490 – $41,080 | 25,110 |
| Arkansas | $29,750 | +0.7% | $25,137 | $25,110 – $38,120 | 19,490 |
| Louisiana | $28,930 | +3.5% | $24,944 | $21,230 – $39,830 | 27,610 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 | +2.8% | $24,578 | $21,490 – $38,180 | 15,940 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner | $35,510 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $44,040 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker | $39,150 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $46,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $50,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make?
The national median salary for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is $36,840 a year ($17.71 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,640 and the top 10% earn over $50,270. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $45,580. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners are there in the U.S.?
About 2,209,760 people work as janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners nationwide.
All 138 cities
- Akron, OH
- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Allentown, PA
- Anchorage, AK
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Augusta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Brownsville, TX
- Buffalo, NY
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chattanooga, TN
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Davenport, IA
- Dayton, OH
- Deltona, FL
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Durham, NC
- El Paso, TX
- Fargo, ND
- Fayetteville, AR
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Fresno, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Green Bay, WI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Killeen, TX
- Kiryas Joel, NY
- Knoxville, TN
- Lakeland, FL
- Lancaster, PA
- Lansing, MI
- Las Vegas, NV
- Lexington, KY
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Lubbock, TX
- Madison, WI
- Manchester, NH
- McAllen, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Mobile, AL
- Modesto, CA
- Naples, FL
- Nashville, TN
- New Haven, CT
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Ogden, UT
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Palm Bay, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Peoria, IL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, ME
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Provo, UT
- Raleigh, NC
- Reading, PA
- Reno, NV
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salem, OR
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Scranton, PA
- Seattle, WA
- Shreveport, LA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Spokane, WA
- Springfield, MA
- Springfield, MO
- St. Louis, MO
- Stockton, CA
- Syracuse, NY
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Toledo, OH
- Trenton, NJ
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Visalia, CA
- Washington, DC
- Waterbury, CT
- Wichita, KS
- Winston, NC
- Worcester, MA
- York, PA
- Youngstown, OH