Janitors and Cleaners Salary in California
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
Janitors and Cleaners in California earn a median of $41,090 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($36,840)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 234,240
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,610; the top 10% earn over $58,950. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.
States ranked near California
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- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,660 median in California
Janitors and Cleaners pay in California
How much do janitors and cleaners make in California?
The median is $41,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,610 and the top 10% earn over $58,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for janitors and cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.