Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $42,390 +18% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $42,730
Employed locally 2,330
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $33,900
    50th (median)
    $42,390
    75th
    $42,390
    90th
    $42,730

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 62% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 38% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $43,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,060
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $39,330
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,010
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,930
    California $38,640

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,960
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,980
    Pest Control Workers $38,090
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $41,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Waterloo, IA is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo 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 Waterloo, IA is 18% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,900.