Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $30,040 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $25,100
90th percentile $37,760
Employed locally 1,290
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,100
    25th
    $26,900
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $36,670
    90th
    $37,760

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 46% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 54% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Vallejo, CA $39,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,160
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $37,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,100

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,900
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,720
    Pest Control Workers$39,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Blacksburg, VA is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.46 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, VA is 16.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $25,100 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,900.