Janitors and Cleaners Salary in New York
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
Janitors and Cleaners in New York earn a median of $41,640 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($36,840)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 195,250
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,540; the top 10% earn over $61,830. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.
States ranked near New York
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- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41,950 median in New York
Janitors and Cleaners pay in New York
How much do janitors and cleaners make in New York?
The median is $41,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,540 and the top 10% earn over $61,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for janitors and cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.