Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $36,870 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $46,570
Employed locally 5,950
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $40,010
    90th
    $46,570

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $43,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,320
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $37,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $37,330
    Kenosha, WI $37,200
    Williamsport, PA $36,950

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,410
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $55,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,560
    Pest Control Workers $39,520
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $42,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Madison, WI is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Madison 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 Madison, WI is 2.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.