The average salary for a janitor in California is around $41,090 per year.
Avg Salary
Janitors earn an average yearly salary of $41,090.
Wages typically start from $35,610 and go up to $58,950.
46% below national average Updated in 2025
Janitor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level janitor earnings begin at:
$28.34 per hour
$58,950 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level janitor earnings begin at:
$23.20 per hour
$48,250 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level janitor earnings begin at:
$19.75 per hour
$41,090 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level janitor earnings begin at:
$17.71 per hour
$36,830 per year
10th percentile
Starting level janitor earnings begin at:
$17.12 per hour
$35,610 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Janitor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $45,580 |
| Washington | $45,520 |
| New York | $41,640 |
| California | $41,090 |
| Vermont | $40,910 |
| Alaska | $40,510 |
| Minnesota | $39,610 |
| Oregon | $39,340 |
| New Hampshire | $39,150 |
| Maine | $38,940 |
| Colorado | $38,600 |
| District of Columbia | $38,520 |
| Nevada | $38,420 |
| Connecticut | $37,960 |
| Illinois | $37,810 |
| North Dakota | $37,750 |
| Hawaii | $37,710 |
| New Jersey | $37,630 |
| Rhode Island | $37,310 |
| Montana | $37,110 |
| Wisconsin | $37,000 |
| Maryland | $36,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,520 |
| Indiana | $36,460 |
| Arizona | $36,220 |
| Idaho | $36,110 |
| Michigan | $36,050 |
| Wyoming | $36,050 |
| New Mexico | $36,020 |
| Missouri | $35,900 |
| Nebraska | $35,900 |
| Ohio | $35,900 |
| South Dakota | $35,480 |
| Iowa | $35,380 |
| Delaware | $35,320 |
| Virginia | $35,170 |
| North Carolina | $34,500 |
| Florida | $34,490 |
| Kansas | $34,480 |
| Georgia | $34,310 |
| Tennessee | $33,440 |
| Texas | $33,010 |
| Kentucky | $32,320 |
| Utah | $32,200 |
| South Carolina | $31,180 |
| Oklahoma | $31,110 |
| West Virginia | $30,980 |
| Alabama | $30,620 |
| Arkansas | $29,750 |
| Louisiana | $28,930 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $25,240 |
| Guam | $19,540 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,080 |
How do janitor salaries compare to similar careers?
Janitors earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than receptionists but more than nail technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Receptionist salary | $44K |
| Courier salary | $45K |
| Security guard salary | $43K |
| Lifeguard salary | $43K |
| Janitor salary | $41K |
| Recreation worker salary | $40K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $38K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $38K |
| Maitre d' salary | $37K |
| Nail technician salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)