Janitor Salary in the United States

Janitor Salary

How much does a Janitor make in the United States? The average Janitor salary in the United States is $30,131 as of January 20, 2020, but the range typically falls between $26,512 and $35,868. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $26,512 10% $23,217 90% $41,091 75% $35,868 $30,131 50%(Median)
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Janitor cleans and maintains buildings, facilities and equipment. Uses cleaning tools and other products to create a healthy working environment. Being a Janitor removes and disposes trash following the appropriate policies. May need to have basic maintenance skills. Additionally, Janitor may require a high school diploma. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Janitor possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)

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Janitor Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Janitor: Facility Maintenance & Coordination, Cleaning/Sanitation, Maintenance

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Salary estimation for Janitor at companies like : AXIM BIOTECHNOLOGIES INC, CEL-SCI CORP, JUNIPER PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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