The average wage for a janitor in the United States is around $1.98 per hour.
Avg Wage
Janitors earn an average hourly wage of $1.98.
Salaries typically start from $1.46 per hour and go up to $2.69 per hour.
94% below national average Updated in 2023
Janitor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level janitor earnings begin at:
$2.69 per hour
$5,594 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level janitor earnings begin at:
$2.33 per hour
$4,838 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level janitor earnings begin at:
$1.98 per hour
$4,116 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level janitor earnings begin at:
$1.68 per hour
$3,503 per year
10th percentile
Starting level janitor earnings begin at:
$1.46 per hour
$3,029 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Janitor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $37,340 |
| Washington | $36,410 |
| Alaska | $36,300 |
| District of Columbia | $36,300 |
| New York | $36,080 |
| California | $35,440 |
| Minnesota | $33,910 |
| New Jersey | $33,440 |
| Connecticut | $32,800 |
| Vermont | $31,960 |
| New Hampshire | $30,730 |
| Colorado | $30,690 |
| Oregon | $30,600 |
| North Dakota | $30,510 |
| Maine | $30,470 |
| Maryland | $30,230 |
| Illinois | $30,220 |
| Rhode Island | $30,220 |
| Hawaii | $30,100 |
| Iowa | $29,970 |
| Montana | $29,920 |
| Wyoming | $29,790 |
| Wisconsin | $29,680 |
| Arizona | $29,610 |
| South Dakota | $29,490 |
| Michigan | $29,440 |
| Nevada | $29,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,260 |
| Ohio | $29,250 |
| Nebraska | $29,180 |
| Delaware | $29,080 |
| Idaho | $28,750 |
| Indiana | $28,690 |
| Kansas | $28,690 |
| Missouri | $28,690 |
| Virginia | $28,630 |
| Utah | $28,440 |
| New Mexico | $27,450 |
| North Carolina | $27,410 |
| Texas | $26,770 |
| Georgia | $26,280 |
| Kentucky | $25,540 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $25,240 |
| Florida | $24,660 |
| Tennessee | $24,360 |
| West Virginia | $24,300 |
| Arkansas | $24,170 |
| Oklahoma | $24,120 |
| South Carolina | $23,400 |
| Alabama | $23,390 |
| Louisiana | $22,950 |
| Mississippi | $22,770 |
| Guam | $19,540 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,080 |
How do janitor salaries compare to similar careers?
Janitors earn 28% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than receptionists but more than maitres d'.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Receptionist salary | $10K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $9K |
| Nail technician salary | $9K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $6K |
| Landscaper salary | $5K |
| Janitor salary | $4K |
| Lifeguard salary | $2K |
| Maitre d' salary | $1K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)