Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $30,810 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $21,230
90th percentile $38,630
Employed locally 1,060
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,230
    25th
    $27,590
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $35,510
    90th
    $38,630

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 49% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 51% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $37,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,980
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $35,370
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,170
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,110
    Michigan $35,000

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,010
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,200
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Athens, GA is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.19 or more per hour.

    Is Athens 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 Athens, GA is 14.2% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $21,230 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,590.