Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,920 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $24,570
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 2,040
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,570
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $38,280
    90th
    $46,370

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,170
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,450
    Pest Control Workers $48,690
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 2.8% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $24,570 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.