Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $39,130 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $52,280
Employed locally 3,770
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $34,810
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $52,280

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 58% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 42% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,530
    Napa, CA $43,440
    Merced, CA $43,050
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,670
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,610
    Pest Control Workers$43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,160
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$60,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Bakersfield, CA is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA is 8.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,810.