Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $38,810 +8% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $48,310
Employed locally 2,690
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $38,810
    75th
    $47,430
    90th
    $48,310

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 40% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 60% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,530
    Fairbanks-College, AK $40,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $39,130
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,790
    Yakima, WA $37,480

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $52,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $75,810
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $51,110
    Pest Control Workers $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Anchorage, AK is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.92 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage 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 Anchorage, AK is 8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.