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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $35,370 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $44,820
Employed locally 29,520
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $29,440
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $38,130
    90th
    $44,820

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 41% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 59% 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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,170
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,110
    Michigan $35,000
    Sheboygan, WI $34,820

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,460
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,410
    Pest Control Workers $44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,280
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $38,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Atlanta, GA is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA is 1.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,440.