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

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

Median annual salary $44,190 +23% vs national
Median hourly $21.24
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $61,400
Employed locally 530
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $44,190
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $61,400

    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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,030
    Washington $43,720

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48,640
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Massachusetts is $21.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.21 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 23% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.