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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Akron?

$35,580a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $17.11 an hour or $2,965 a month.

Hourly
$17.11
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
196 of 393
Jobs in the area
4,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,230Median: $35,580Highest 10%: $49,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,230$14.05
25th$30,730$14.77
Median$35,580$17.11
75th$41,600$20.00
90th$49,690$23.89

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Columbus, OH$37,310
Springfield, OH$36,410
Cleveland, OH$36,230
Sandusky, OH$36,190
Cincinnati, OH$36,030
Dayton, OH$35,910
Lima, OH$35,390
Canton, OH$35,310
Toledo, OH$35,240
Mansfield, OH$35,100
Weirton, WV$34,040
Youngstown, OH$33,930
Wheeling, WV$30,480
Huntington, WV$30,130
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Ohio Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner$57,450
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$53,320
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,780
Pest Control Worker$44,520
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,610
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$32,760
Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $17.11 ($35,580 a year).

Do janitor and cleaners make more in Akron than the national average?

No: $35,580 against $36,840 nationally, 3% less.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $35,900, so Akron pays 1% less.

Where does Akron rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

196 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,690 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.