Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $37,880 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $34,900
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 1,610
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,900
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $47,920
    90th
    $57,680

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 41% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 59% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,620
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62,290
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,200
    Pest Control Workers$46,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in San Luis Obispo, CA is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 5.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,900 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.