Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $35,500 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $24,190
90th percentile $48,010
Employed locally 15,910
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,190
    25th
    $29,660
    50th (median)
    $35,500
    75th
    $39,050
    90th
    $48,010

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 48% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 52% 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
    Napa, CA $43,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $39,320
    Grants Pass, OR $38,230
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,880
    Lexington Park, MD $37,600
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $37,440

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,590
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$44,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,170
    Pest Control Workers$44,820
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$51,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Pittsburgh, PA is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA is 1.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $24,190 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,660.