Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $36,040 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $24,730
90th percentile $44,360
Employed locally 15,240
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,730
    25th
    $29,570
    50th (median)
    $36,040
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $44,360

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 37% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 63% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,560
    Midland, TX $34,060
    Odessa, TX $33,940
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,590
    Amarillo, TX $30,970
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,440

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,960
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,080
    Pest Control Workers $45,780
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Austin, TX is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Austin 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 Austin, TX is 0.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $24,730 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,570.