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

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

Median annual salary $39,480 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $59,510
Employed locally 2,010
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $39,480
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $59,510

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 42% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 58% 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
    Merced, CA $43,050
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,790
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$75,800
    Pest Control Workers$46,160
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Salinas, CA is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 9.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.