Janitors and Cleaners Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
Janitors and Cleaners in North Carolina earn a median of $34,500 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($36,840)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,330
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,740; the top 10% earn over $42,430. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,230 median in North Carolina
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$43,180 median in North Carolina
- Tapers$45,770 median in North Carolina
- Transportation Security Screeners$64,540 median in North Carolina
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,310 median in North Carolina
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$54,810 median in North Carolina
Janitors and Cleaners pay in North Carolina
How much do janitors and cleaners make in North Carolina?
The median is $34,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,740 and the top 10% earn over $42,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for janitors and cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.