Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $38,630 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $58,310
Employed locally 1,480
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $58,310

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 35% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 65% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,590
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,760
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,130
    Pest Control Workers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Santa Cruz, CA is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, CA is 7.5% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.