Janitors and Cleaners Salary by State
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
The national median pay for janitors and cleaners is $36,840 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,380 in Mississippi to $45,580 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,640
- 25th percentile
- $32,240
- Median
- $36,840
- 75th percentile
- $44,060
- Top 10%
- $50,270
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,209,760 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $45,580 | +24% | $35,290 | $59,860 | 55,490 |
| 2 | Washington | $45,520 | +24% | $37,070 | $61,520 | 47,380 |
| 3 | New York | $41,640 | +13% | $34,540 | $61,830 | 195,250 |
| 4 | California | $41,090 | +12% | $35,610 | $58,950 | 234,240 |
| 5 | Vermont | $40,910 | +11% | $33,310 | $52,000 | 5,130 |
| 6 | Alaska | $40,510 | +10% | $28,380 | $53,480 | 5,200 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $39,610 | +8% | $30,770 | $52,520 | 42,300 |
| 8 | Oregon | $39,340 | +7% | $33,570 | $55,000 | 25,890 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $39,150 | +6% | $30,060 | $51,280 | 9,420 |
| 10 | Maine | $38,940 | +6% | $34,530 | $49,360 | 9,180 |
| 11 | Colorado | $38,600 | +5% | $34,150 | $51,210 | 34,220 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $38,520 | +5% | $37,350 | $46,460 | 16,400 |
| 13 | Nevada | $38,420 | +4% | $27,370 | $51,430 | 32,830 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $37,960 | +3% | $34,150 | $59,690 | 28,740 |
| 15 | Illinois | $37,810 | +3% | $31,560 | $50,000 | 93,760 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $37,750 | +2% | $30,800 | $50,080 | 6,720 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $37,710 | +2% | $29,120 | $51,770 | 11,230 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $37,630 | +2% | $32,330 | $50,660 | 67,660 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $37,310 | +1% | $31,430 | $51,050 | 7,270 |
| 20 | Montana | $37,110 | +1% | $28,620 | $48,450 | 8,320 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $37,000 | 0% | $29,600 | $47,580 | 45,640 |
| 22 | Maryland | $36,620 | −1% | $31,850 | $48,450 | 40,390 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $36,520 | −1% | $28,060 | $48,240 | 86,920 |
| 24 | Indiana | $36,460 | −1% | $28,860 | $46,490 | 49,220 |
| 25 | Arizona | $36,220 | −2% | $31,450 | $45,670 | 38,290 |
| 26 | Idaho | $36,110 | −2% | $28,390 | $49,000 | 10,800 |
| 27 | Michigan | $36,050 | −2% | $29,340 | $46,110 | 65,790 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $36,050 | −2% | $28,910 | $46,300 | 4,760 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $36,020 | −2% | $29,070 | $45,030 | 14,360 |
| 30 | Missouri | $35,900 | −3% | $29,340 | $46,350 | 41,070 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $35,900 | −3% | $29,920 | $46,120 | 12,860 |
| 32 | Ohio | $35,900 | −3% | $28,460 | $48,460 | 72,540 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $35,480 | −4% | $28,970 | $44,740 | 8,630 |
| 34 | Iowa | $35,380 | −4% | $28,490 | $47,300 | 23,960 |
| 35 | Delaware | $35,320 | −4% | $31,200 | $48,530 | 9,220 |
| 36 | Virginia | $35,170 | −5% | $28,290 | $47,240 | 65,970 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $34,500 | −6% | $25,740 | $42,430 | 53,330 |
| 38 | Florida | $34,490 | −6% | $28,800 | $42,930 | 131,900 |
| 39 | Kansas | $34,480 | −6% | $27,840 | $45,410 | 17,220 |
| 40 | Georgia | $34,310 | −7% | $26,110 | $44,390 | 55,660 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $33,440 | −9% | $26,720 | $45,690 | 38,120 |
| 42 | Texas | $33,010 | −10% | $23,450 | $45,950 | 184,840 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $32,320 | −12% | $26,110 | $46,730 | 25,750 |
| 44 | Utah | $32,200 | −13% | $25,170 | $46,840 | 24,710 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $31,180 | −15% | $23,470 | $41,700 | 30,100 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $31,110 | −16% | $23,120 | $40,860 | 23,620 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $30,980 | −16% | $23,400 | $44,700 | 9,340 |
| 48 | Alabama | $30,620 | −17% | $23,490 | $41,080 | 25,110 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $29,750 | −19% | $25,110 | $38,120 | 19,490 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $28,930 | −21% | $21,230 | $39,830 | 27,610 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $28,380 | −23% | $21,490 | $38,180 | 15,940 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Janitors and Cleaners salary questions
Which state pays janitors and cleaners the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $45,580 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $36,840). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays janitors and cleaners the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $28,380 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most janitors and cleaners work?
California has the most jobs, about 234,240, with a median of $41,090.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.