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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $36,090 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $28,750
90th percentile $46,200
Employed locally 12,750
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,750
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $39,010
    90th
    $46,200

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 47% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 53% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,330
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,220
    Pest Control Workers$48,370
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Milwaukee, WI is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI is 0.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $28,750 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.