Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $37,330 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $31,570
90th percentile $50,270
Employed locally 20,900
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,570
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $37,330
    75th
    $44,660
    90th
    $50,270

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 36% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 64% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,530
    Boulder, CO $42,150
    Fairbanks-College, AK $40,090
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $39,480

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,070
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61,150
    Pest Control Workers$50,760
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$53,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Denver, CO is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.68 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 3.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $31,570 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.