Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,580 -1% vs national
Median hourly $17.11
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $44,360
Employed locally 1,470
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,690
    50th (median)
    $35,580
    75th
    $37,870
    90th
    $44,360

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,730
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,600
    Pest Control Workers$45,470
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$49,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Maryland is $17.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.22 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland 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 Maryland is 1% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,690.