Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $43,050 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $59,640
Employed locally 1,250
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $43,050
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $59,640

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 66% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 34% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,530
    Napa, CA $43,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Salinas, CA $39,480

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $42,840
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $58,830
    Pest Control Workers $39,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Merced, CA is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

    Is Merced 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 Merced, CA is 19.8% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.