Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,360 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.59
10th percentile $23,010
90th percentile $40,120
Employed locally 47,130
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,010
    25th
    $26,080
    50th (median)
    $30,360
    75th
    $35,520
    90th
    $40,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,560
    Midland, TX $34,060
    Odessa, TX $33,940
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,590
    Amarillo, TX $30,970

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,050
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,270
    Pest Control Workers $42,590
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Houston, TX is $14.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.55 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 15.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $23,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,080.