Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $44,820 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 27,680
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $44,820
    75th
    $52,080
    90th
    $62,230

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 40% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 60% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,750
    Massachusetts $44,570
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $44,190
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,030
    Washington $43,720

    Nearby metros — Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,750
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,030
    Washington $43,720
    Longview-Kelso, WA $43,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $43,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,120

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $47,310
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $60,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $72,480
    Pest Control Workers $51,200
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $63,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Seattle, WA is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle 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 Seattle, WA is 24.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.