Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in North Carolina: $35,500 Average

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Average base salary, North Carolina

$35,500 / year

≈ $2,950 per month · $17.07 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $35,500

25th percentile
$30,500Average
$35,50075th percentile
$38,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by state

Alabama$33,500

Alaska$43,000

Arizona$39,000

Arkansas$32,500

California$46,000

Colorado$43,500

Connecticut$44,000

Delaware$39,000

District of Columbia$42,000

Florida$36,500

Georgia$35,500

Hawaii$42,000

Idaho$39,000

Illinois$42,000

Indiana$38,000

Iowa$38,000

Kansas$36,000

Kentucky$36,000

Louisiana$31,500

Maine$42,500

Maryland$40,500

Massachusetts$47,000

Michigan$38,500

Minnesota$42,500

Mississippi$31,000

Missouri$38,500

Montana$40,000

Nebraska$38,500

Nevada$41,500

New Hampshire$42,500

New Jersey$42,000

New Mexico$37,500

New York$46,500

North Carolina$35,500

North Dakota$41,500

Ohio$39,000

Oklahoma$33,500

Oregon$43,500

Pennsylvania$39,000

Rhode Island$42,000

South Carolina$34,000

South Dakota$37,500

Tennessee$36,000

Texas$35,000

Utah$36,000

Vermont$44,000

Virginia$38,000

Washington$49,000

West Virginia$34,500

Wisconsin$40,000

Wyoming$39,000

About this role

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is a professional role in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family, focused on Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

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.

Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Time Management Monitoring Critical Thinking Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay by experience level

Entry level$29,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$33,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$38,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$45,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$52,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

351,300

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by industry

Administrative and Support Services

934,590 workers

$37,500

Services to Buildings and Dwellings

829,300 workers

$37,500

Educational Services

407,880 workers

$43,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

325,380 workers

$43,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

315,150 workers

$43,500

Hospitals

97,320 workers

$43,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

93,510 workers

$46,000

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

89,470 workers

$42,500

Hospitals, Privately Owned

76,630 workers

$42,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

70,140 workers

$46,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pays 19% below the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,000

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,000

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Pest Control Worker$48,000

Careers related to Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,500

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,000

Dishwasher$35,500

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55,500

Recycling and Reclamation Workers$44,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make?

The average base salary for a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the United States is $40,000 per year, or about $19.23 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $33,500 and $45,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?

The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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