SOC 37-2011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $35,922 per year ($17.27/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $30,826 and $41,642 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $49,046 per year. There are approximately 2,199,900 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.26 | $27,581 |
| P25 | $14.82 | $30,826 |
| P50MEDIAN | $17.27 | $35,922 |
| P75 | $20.02 | $41,642 |
| P90 | $23.58 | $49,046 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $35,922 per year ($17.27/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $30,826 and $41,642 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $49,046 per year ($23.58/hr). The 75th percentile is $41,642 per year.
Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn approximately $27,581 per year ($13.26/hr). The 25th percentile is $30,826 per year.
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