Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $35,150 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $46,170
Employed locally 6,410
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $30,610
    50th (median)
    $35,150
    75th
    $42,120
    90th
    $46,170

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 42% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 58% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $43,000
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $42,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $39,330
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,010
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,930

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,060
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,390
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,930
    Pest Control Workers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Des Moines, IA is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA is 2.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $29,540 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,610.