Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $37,360 +4% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $32,140
90th percentile $47,270
Employed locally 750
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,140
    25th
    $35,180
    50th (median)
    $37,360
    75th
    $43,920
    90th
    $47,270

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 56% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 44% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,750
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $44,190
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,120
    Merced, CA $43,050
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $42,160
    Portland-South Portland, ME $41,950

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $42,620
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Lewiston, ME is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston 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 Lewiston, ME is 4% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $32,140 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,180.