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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,090
Median Annual Salary
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+6.3% vs 2024
$44,210
Mean Salary
$41,090
Median Salary
$19.75
Hourly Rate
234,240 people work as Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California earn a median salary of $41,090 per year ($3,424/month).
This is 13.5% above the national average of $36,214.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay.
Approximately 234,240 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.75
Monitoring
2.75
Coordination
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.36
Administration and Management
3.15
English Language
2.94
Customer and Personal Service
2.68
Transportation
2.31
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(13.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California
Salaries for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California range from $35,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,950 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,830 and $48,250.
Median $41,090
P10: $35,610P25: $36,830P75: $48,250P90: $58,950
10th
$35,610
25th
$36,830
Median
$41,090
75th
$48,250
90th
$58,950
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,610
$17.12
$2,967
25th Percentile
$36,830
$17.71
$3,069
Median (50th)
$41,090
$19.75
$3,424
75th Percentile
$48,250
$23.20
$4,020
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,950
$28.34
$4,912
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,210 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
California ranks #4 of 51 states
$36,214
National avg. for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
How much do Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in California?
The median annual salary for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California is $41,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,210.
What is the salary range for a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California?
Salaries for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California range from $35,610 at the 10th percentile to $58,950 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,830 and $48,250.
What is the starting salary for a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California?
Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners positions in California typically start around $35,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 234,240 people are employed as Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California is approximately $19.75 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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