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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $34,570 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $28,700
90th percentile $44,810
Employed locally 1,230
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,700
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $37,460
    90th
    $44,810

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 38% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 62% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,800
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Charlottesville, VA is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, VA is 3.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $28,700 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.