Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
SOC 37-2011BLS OEWS May 2025
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.
National median · BLS
$36,840
▲ +2.53%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$38,760
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
2,209,760
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Pay range for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$28,640
25th
$32,240
Median (50th)
$36,840
75th
$44,060
90th — top pay
$50,270
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
BLS projects employment of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners to grow 2.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 321,800 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
2,432,600 → 2,486,200
+53,600 jobs
Projected change
+2.2%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
321,800
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
No formal educational credential
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
4.8% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.0
Speaking3.0
Coordination2.8
Critical Thinking2.8
Monitoring2.8
Time Management2.8
Active Learning2.6
Social Perceptiveness2.6
Reading Comprehension2.5
Service Orientation2.5
Top knowledge areas
Public Safety and Security3.4
Administration and Management3.1
English Language2.9
Customer and Personal Service2.7
Transportation2.3
Law and Government2.3
Telecommunications2.2
Personnel and Human Resources2.1
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordEkoSqueegee
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners do
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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