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Senior custodian salary

Average senior custodian salary

$15.65

$32,547 yearly

Entry-level senior custodian salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Senior Custodian Salaries

The position of Senior Custodian is critical in ensuring a clean and safe environment in schools, hospitals, and corporate settings. As of October 2025, the average salary for a Senior Custodian is $32,547 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on geographic location, experience, and the specific industry.

Salary Variations by State

Some states offer higher salaries for Senior Custodians compared to others. For instance, states with higher costs of living tend to pay more. Exploring these variations can help you target your job search effectively.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Senior Custodians can enhance their earnings by gaining experience or pursuing certifications. Additionally, those in supervisory roles or specialized cleaning positions generally command higher pay. By focusing on these pathways, individuals can increase their earning potential significantly.

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Where can a Senior Custodian earn more?

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City of Los Angeles$69,973
Texas Tech University$31,909

Senior custodian salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a senior custodian typically falls between $32,547 and $94,250.
zippia
$32,547yearly
glassdoor[1]
$57,161yearly
indeed[2]
$33,078yearly
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$94,250yearly

Average senior custodian salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior custodians are Washington, Massachusetts, and Alaska. The lowest average senior custodian salary states are New Mexico, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for senior custodians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$38,117$18.33
2Alaska$40,431$19.44
3Wisconsin$36,467$17.53
4Vermont$36,857$17.72
5Washington$43,735$21.03
6New Hampshire$35,330$16.99
7Minnesota$37,786$18.17
8Massachusetts$41,347$19.88
9Michigan$34,871$16.76
10Hawaii$38,630$18.57
11Rhode Island$33,581$16.14
12Wyoming$31,343$15.07
13District of Columbia$37,038$17.81
14Maine$35,860$17.24
15Connecticut$33,430$16.07
16New Jersey$33,264$15.99
17Nevada$34,639$16.65
18Iowa$32,677$15.71
19Arizona$32,670$15.71
20California$38,544$18.53
21Pennsylvania$32,466$15.61
22Indiana$30,361$14.60
23Montana$29,353$14.11
24New York$34,134$16.41
25Illinois$31,604$15.19
26Colorado$31,309$15.05
27Nebraska$29,417$14.14
28Maryland$31,607$15.20
29Utah$28,761$13.83
30South Dakota$30,907$14.86
31Ohio$29,997$14.42
32Idaho$26,376$12.68
33Oregon$31,837$15.31
34Kansas$27,535$13.24
35Oklahoma$25,042$12.04
36Delaware$30,890$14.85
37Missouri$25,217$12.12
38West Virginia$27,926$13.43
39Florida$27,082$13.02
40Kentucky$26,545$12.76
41New Mexico$23,102$11.11
42Louisiana$19,022$9.15
43Mississippi$21,091$10.14
44Arkansas$24,926$11.98
45Georgia$26,074$12.54
46Texas$23,158$11.13
47Virginia$25,150$12.09
48North Carolina$25,223$12.13
49Alabama$21,561$10.37
50South Carolina$21,732$10.45
51Tennessee$22,084$10.62

Highest paying cities for senior custodians

The highest-paying cities for senior custodians are Santa Cruz, CA, Fridley, MN, and Utica, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Santa Cruz, CA$40,558$19.50
2Fridley, MN$37,897$18.22
3Utica, NY$35,359$17.00
4Newark, NJ$33,418$16.07
5Castle Rock, CO$31,255$15.03
6Moline, IL$31,022$14.91
7West Lafayette, IN$30,486$14.66
8Clearfield, UT$28,803$13.85
9Springfield, VA$26,240$12.62
10Atlanta, GA$26,164$12.58
11Saint Louis, MO$25,168$12.10
12Oklahoma City, OK$25,033$12.04
13Lubbock, TX$23,670$11.38
14Memphis, TN$21,900$10.53
15New Orleans, LA$18,902$9.09

Senior custodian salary details

A senior custodian's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior custodian salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior custodian's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
75th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
Average$32,547$2,712$16
25th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying senior custodian jobs

The highest paying types of senior custodians are carpet technician, floor care specialist, and floor staff.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Day Porter$28,820$2,402$13.8684,003
Cleaner$28,075$2,340$13.5074,355
Porter$29,861$2,488$14.3687,777
Cleaning Crew Member$28,141$2,345$13.53150,587
Sanitation Worker$33,159$2,763$15.9427,943
Janitor$27,954$2,329$13.4457,146

Which companies pay senior custodians the most?

Senior custodian salaries at City of Los Angeles and Guidehouse are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior custodian salary at companies like BNY Mellon and University of California, Berkeley are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1City of Los Angeles$69,973$33.64
2Guidehouse$48,071$23.11
3BNY Mellon$43,211$20.77
4University of California-Berkeley$42,670$20.51
5The Washington Post$42,598$20.48
6University of California$41,496$19.95
7UC Santa Barbara$41,254$19.83
8UC Merced$40,591$19.51
9New Jersey Institute of Technology$40,516$19.48
10City of McKinney$36,976$17.78
11XPO Logistics$36,932$17.76
12Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES$35,513$17.07
13SoftHQ$35,187$16.92
14Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership$34,391$16.53
15UCI Health$34,167$16.43
16Emory Healthcare$34,051$16.37
17Emory University$32,821$15.78
18City of El Dorado$32,417$15.59
19Rochester Institute of Technology$32,408$15.58
20Texas Tech University$31,909$15.34

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Senior Custodian salary by industry

The average senior custodian salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior custodian salary in the government industry is $45,245, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior custodian salary in the finance industry is $36,924.
  • Senior custodians in the health care industry earn an average salary of $34,669, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior custodians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$45,245$21.75
2Transportation$36,924$17.75
3Education$36,155$17.38
4Health Care$34,669$16.67

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Senior custodian salary trends

The average senior custodian salary has risen by $7,510 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior custodian earned $25,037 annually, but today, they earn $32,547 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for senior custodians over the last decade.

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Average senior custodian salary over time

Compare senior custodian salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Senior custodian salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$32,500$15.65+5.7%
2024$30,700$14.76+4.8%
2023$29,200$14.05+4.3%
2022$28,000$13.45+3.2%
2021$27,100$13.02+3.1%

Recently added senior custodian salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Minneapolis Public School DistrictCandidate Pool Custodian, Senior-Plant Operations, (SY)Minneapolis, MN06/28/2025$58,519
University of North Texas SystemSenior CustodianFort Worth, TX06/27/2025$35,052
UCLA HealthSenior Custodian, Per Diem-Medical PlazaLos Angeles, CA06/26/2025$53,845
Linn County, IaSenior CustodianCedar Rapids, IA06/26/2025$42,848
University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesSenior Custodian-Redding, CA, Job ID 78794Redding, CA06/19/2025$42,846
Dcsdk12Custodian SeniorCastle Rock, CO06/14/2025$46,749
Grand Island Public SchoolsAssistant Custodian Grand Island Senior HighGrand Island, NE06/13/2025$38,463
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyCustodian/Senior Custodian INewark, NJ06/05/2025$38,069
Purdue UniversitySenior Custodian (Weekend)-Building ServicesWest Lafayette, IN05/29/2025$36,523
UCLA HealthSR. Custodian-Medical PlazaLos Angeles, CA05/28/2025$41,844

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