Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,770 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,770
Employed locally 2,480
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $42,730
    90th
    $48,770

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,920
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56,400
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$56,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60,780
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Capital/Northern New York is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York 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 Capital/Northern New York is 2.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.