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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $37,480 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $54,710
Employed locally 1,680
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $35,700
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $54,710

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 55% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 45% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,820
    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

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $40,120
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,310
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Yakima, WA is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima 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 Yakima, WA is 4.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,700.