Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary (2025)
Based on 2,209,760 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $28,640 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $32,240 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $36,840 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $44,060 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $50,270 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$29K
25th
$32K
Median
$37K
75th
$44K
90th
$50K
Highest Paying States for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $47,410 |
| Massachusetts | $45,250 |
| New York | $44,830 |
| California | $44,210 |
| Connecticut | $42,590 |
| Vermont | $42,320 |
| Oregon | $42,200 |
| Colorado | $41,820 |
| Alaska | $41,700 |
| Minnesota | $41,300 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $47,410 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $41,300 — a difference of $6,110. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,209,760 workers were employed as Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations. The annual mean wage of $38,760 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 37-2011