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How Much Does a Janitor Earn In The United States?

Janitor Salaries

Updated December 31, 2020

Average Yearly Salary

$24,000

$19,000

$24,000

$29,000

Did you know that the average janitor makes $24,144 per year? That's valued at $11.61 per hour! The range surrounding that average can vary between $19,000 and $29,000, meaning janitors have the opportunity to earn more once they move past entry-level roles. Most janitors find a job with professional and construction companies, while others work for retail, manufacturing, and health care companies to make more money. Those aren't the only places you can earn a higher paycheck. Washington, Massachusetts and California are the top states in the U.S. to pay janitors the highest salaries.

Best Paying Cities

1. Seattle, WA

Average Salary: $35,678

Janitor Jobs: 12

2. San Francisco, CA

Average Salary: $33,988

Janitor Jobs: 20

3. Portland, OR

Average Salary: $30,953

Janitor Jobs: 12

4. Syracuse, NY

Average Salary: $29,998

Janitor Jobs: 4

5. Urban Honolulu, HI

Average Salary: $29,374

Janitor Jobs: 5

6. Portland, ME

Average Salary: $29,241

Janitor Jobs: 12

7. Rochester, NH

Average Salary: $29,048

Janitor Jobs: 2

8. Rochester, MN

Average Salary: $28,306

Janitor Jobs: 2

9. Anchorage, AK

Average Salary: $27,633

Janitor Jobs: 4

10. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $27,505

Janitor Jobs: 25

11. Denver, CO

Average Salary: $26,177

Janitor Jobs: 4

12. Des Moines, IA

Average Salary: $25,554

Janitor Jobs: 7

13. Glendale, AZ

Average Salary: $25,311

Janitor Jobs: 2

14. Columbus, OH

Average Salary: $24,363

Janitor Jobs: 6

15. Liberty, MO

Average Salary: $24,069

Janitor Jobs: 2

16. Grand Rapids, MI

Average Salary: $23,867

Janitor Jobs: 2

17. Salt Lake City, UT

Average Salary: $23,670

Janitor Jobs: 6

18. Overland Park, KS

Average Salary: $23,187

Janitor Jobs: 4

19. Memphis, TN

Average Salary: $22,620

Janitor Jobs: 6

20. Indianapolis, IN

Average Salary: $22,295

Janitor Jobs: 12

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Where Janitors Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where janitors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary

How Much Do Janitors Earn In Different Cities?

While a janitor can average a salary of $24,144 per year, or $11.61 per hour, there are many opportunities for janitors to make more. For example, in Seattle, WA you might make $35,678 per year. Other high-paying locations include San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR and Syracuse, NY. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to Seattle, WA where the average starting salary is $26,000. The highest paying states for janitors include Washington, Massachusetts and California. Meanwhile, Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina offer the lowest salaries.

City

Average Salary

Seattle, WA

$36k$35,678

San Francisco, CA

$34k$33,988

Portland, OR

$31k$30,953

Syracuse, NY

$30k$29,998

Urban Honolulu, HI

$29k$29,374

Portland, ME

$29k$29,241

Rochester, NH

$29k$29,048

Rochester, MN

$28k$28,306

Anchorage, AK

$28k$27,633

Chicago, IL

$28k$27,505

$19k

$41k

High Paying Janitor Jobs

Which Companies Pay Janitors The Most?

To earn a high income as a janitor, working for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation or Catholic Community Service might be your best bet, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. In addition, companies like CIT Trucks and Mallinckrodt report highly competitive salaries for janitors.

Company

Average Salary

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

$36k$35,735

Catholic Community Service

$33k$32,813

CIT Trucks

$32k$31,986

Mallinckrodt

$32k$31,754

Simpson Strong-Tie

$32k$31,746

Hatfield Quality Meats

$31k$31,419

Salt Lake City and County Building

$31k$31,218

Moog

$31k$31,204

NANA Development

$31k$31,161

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

$31k$31,001

$27k

$37k

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Janitor Salary History

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How Much Do Janitors Make In Different Industries?

The salary for a janitor can vary depending on what industry the job is in. The highest salaries for janitors tend to be found in retail, manufacturing, and health care companies. In fact, janitors can make a yearly salary of $26,176 while working for retail companies.

Industry

Average Salary

Retail

$26k$26,176

Manufacturing

$25k$24,517

Health Care

$24k$23,618

Professional

$23k$23,182

Technology

$23k$22,921

Energy

$23k$22,635

Construction

$23k$22,592

$20k

$29k

How Experience Affects Janitor Salaries

The salary for a janitor can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.

Recently Added Janitor Salaries

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TRDI TRDI Janitor	Janitor Janitor	El Paso, TX El Paso, TX	01/30/2021 01/30/2021	$27,507 $27,507 01/30/2021
Delaware North Delaware North Janitor, Clarence Plaza	Janitor, Clarence Plaza Janitor, Clarence Plaza	Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY	01/30/2021 01/30/2021	$31,305 $31,305 01/30/2021
Training Rehabilitation & Development Institute Training Rehabilitation & Development Institute Janitor-EL Paso, TX-Bota	Janitor-EL Paso, TX-Bota Janitor-EL Paso, TX-Bota	El Paso, TX El Paso, TX	01/30/2021 01/30/2021	$27,507 $27,507 01/30/2021
System One Services System One Services Facility Janitor	Facility Janitor Facility Janitor	Harleysville, PA Harleysville, PA	01/30/2021 01/30/2021	$28,175 $28,175 01/30/2021
Cardinal Logistics Cardinal Logistics Janitor	Janitor Janitor	Amarillo, TX Amarillo, TX	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$22,957 $22,957 01/29/2021
Peopleready Peopleready Janitor	Janitor Janitor	Newark, NJ Newark, NJ	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$31,305 $31,305 01/29/2021
Kimco Facility Services Kimco Facility Services Janitor	Janitor Janitor	Topeka, KS Topeka, KS	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$22,957 $22,957 01/29/2021
Peopleready Peopleready Janitor	Janitor Janitor	Orlando, FL Orlando, FL	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$19,200 $19,200 01/29/2021
Peopleready Peopleready Janitor	Janitor Janitor	Charleston, WV Charleston, WV	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$25,044 $25,044 01/29/2021
Kimco Facility Services Kimco Facility Services Janitor	Janitor Janitor	Avondale, AZ Avondale, AZ	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$29,218 $29,218 01/29/2021

Updated December 31, 2020

Janitor Salary

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How Much Does a Janitor Earn In The United States?

1. Seattle, WA

2. San Francisco, CA

3. Portland, OR

4. Syracuse, NY

5. Urban Honolulu, HI

6. Portland, ME

7. Rochester, NH

8. Rochester, MN

9. Anchorage, AK

10. Chicago, IL

11. Denver, CO

12. Des Moines, IA

13. Glendale, AZ

14. Columbus, OH

15. Liberty, MO

16. Grand Rapids, MI

17. Salt Lake City, UT

18. Overland Park, KS

19. Memphis, TN

20. Indianapolis, IN

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Where Janitors Earn The Most

How Much Do Janitors Earn In Different Cities?

High Paying Janitor Jobs

Which Companies Pay Janitors The Most?

The largest raises come from changing jobs.

Janitor Salary History

How Much Do Janitors Make In Different Industries?

How Experience Affects Janitor Salaries

Recently Added Janitor Salaries

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