Janitors and Cleaners Salary in Iowa
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
Janitors and Cleaners in Iowa earn a median of $35,380 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($36,840)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,960
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,490; the top 10% earn over $47,300. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Tapers$66,980 median in Iowa
- Aircraft Service Attendants$35,560 median in Iowa
- Transportation Security Screeners$61,590 median in Iowa
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,620 median in Iowa
Janitors and Cleaners pay in Iowa
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Iowa?
The median is $35,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,490 and the top 10% earn over $47,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for janitors and cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.