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Janitors and Cleaners Salary in District of Columbia

Also called: Janitors and Cleaners

Janitors and Cleaners in District of Columbia earn a median of $38,520 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,520
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($36,840)
Rank among states
12 of 51
Jobs in the state
16,400

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,350; the top 10% earn over $46,460. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.

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Janitors and Cleaners pay in District of Columbia

How much do janitors and cleaners make in District of Columbia?

The median is $38,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,350 and the top 10% earn over $46,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for janitors and cleaners?

On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses