Janitors and Cleaners Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
Janitors and Cleaners in New Jersey earn a median of $37,630 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($36,840)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,660
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,330; the top 10% earn over $50,660. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,980 median in New Jersey
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$74,160 median in New Jersey
Janitors and Cleaners pay in New Jersey
How much do janitors and cleaners make in New Jersey?
The median is $37,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,330 and the top 10% earn over $50,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for janitors and cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.