How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Albany?
$37,810a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.18
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,360Median: $37,810Highest 10%: $51,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,360 | $15.56 | |
| 25th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 75th | $45,000 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $51,370 | $24.70 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| New York, NY | $42,840 |
| Kingston, NY | $38,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,230 |
| Ithaca, NY | $38,060 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,730 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37,550 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,510 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,380 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,160 |
| Utica, NY | $36,310 |
| Elmira, NY | $35,970 |
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How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $18.18 ($37,810 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $37,810 against $36,840 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $41,640, so Albany pays 9% less.
Where does Albany rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
86 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,370 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.