Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $31,220 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.01
10th percentile $22,340
90th percentile $43,750
Employed locally 1,450
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,340
    25th
    $28,030
    50th (median)
    $31,220
    75th
    $40,020
    90th
    $43,750

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 52% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 48% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,750
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,920
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $42,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Walla Walla, WA $39,560
    Salinas, CA $39,480

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,200
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Tuscaloosa, AL is $15.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.01 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, AL is 13.1% below 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $22,340 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,030.