Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $42,920 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.64
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 16,470
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $39,040
    50th (median)
    $42,920
    75th
    $47,250
    90th
    $60,730

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 27% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 73% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $39,480

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46,890
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$68,500
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$72,760
    Pest Control Workers$48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in San Jose, CA is $20.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 19.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,040.