Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $36,960 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $49,750
Employed locally 8,770
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $43,640
    90th
    $49,750

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 43% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,750
    Massachusetts $44,570
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $44,190
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,030

    Nearby metros — Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $40,350
    Albany, OR $37,370
    Ithaca, NY $37,250
    Kingston, NY $37,030
    Syracuse, NY $36,800

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $40,310
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $54,480
    Pest Control Workers $44,830
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $60,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Albany, NY is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.70 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salaries?

    The median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Albany, NY is 2.9% above the national median of $35,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Albany?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.