Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,000 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.83
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $47,860
Employed locally 2,080
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $30,440
    50th (median)
    $35,000
    75th
    $38,910
    90th
    $47,860

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,060
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,910
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Northwest Illinois is $16.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 2.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,440.