Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $35,740 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $27,680
90th percentile $42,740
Employed locally 1,930
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,680
    25th
    $29,350
    50th (median)
    $35,740
    75th
    $37,190
    90th
    $42,740

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 60% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 40% 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
    Washington $43,720
    Bellingham, WA $42,640
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $42,160
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $41,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Salinas, CA $39,480

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,330
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,050
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$40,520
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Lafayette, IN is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette 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 Lafayette, IN is 0.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $27,680 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,350.