Custodial Floater Salary in the United States

How much does a Custodial Floater make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Custodial Floater in the United States is $78,160 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Custodial Floater's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,833
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,677 to $85,317
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,402
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Custodial Floater Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,317 $7,110 $1,641 $41
Average $78,160 $6,513 $1,503 $38
25th Percentile $64,677 $5,390 $1,244 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Custodial Floater Salaries

A Custodial Floater's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Custodial Floater Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Custodial Floater's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,262
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,324
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,448
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,634
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,265
Levels Salary
Entry Level Custodial Floater$71,262
Intermediate Level Custodial Floater$72,324
Senior Level Custodial Floater$74,448
Specialist Level Custodial Floater$77,634
Expert Level Custodial Floater$80,265
$71,262 0 yr
$72,324 < 2 yrs
$74,448 2-4 yrs
$77,634 5-8 yrs
$80,265 > 8 yrs
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How Do Custodial Floater Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Custodial Floaters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $86,539.
  • California: $86,210.
  • Massachusetts: $85,061.

Top Paying Cities for Custodial Floaters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $98,583
  • San Francisco: $97,614
  • Oakland: $95,449

What Skills Can Increase a Custodial Floater's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.28% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • PeopleSoft (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): PeopleSoft is an e-business software product line owned by Oracle. PeopleSoft originally offered human resources and finance applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.28%
Microsoft Office 2.3%
PeopleSoft 1.53%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Custodial Floater's salary.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Auditing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data-Driven Decision-Making
$109,424
40%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
$89,102
14%
Auditing
$87,539
12%
ERP
$87,539
12%
Microsoft Excel
$85,976
10%
Internal Control
$85,194
9%
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How Education impacts a Custodial Floater's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Custodial Floaters enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Custodial Floater with a Bachelor's Degree is between $79,196 and $88,452).

Custodial Floater Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Custodial Floater
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 14.7%
High School 14.7%
Associates 14.7%
Bachelors 38.2%
Masters 32.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Custodial Floater Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Custodial Floater's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Custodial Floater

Salaries for a Custodial Floater can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $77,405 in 2023 to around $77,533 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Custodial Floater salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Custodial Floater Over Time

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$77,405
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$77,926
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2024 $77,926
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