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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Albuquerque?

$35,450a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.04 an hour or $2,954 a month.

Hourly
$17.04
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
206 of 393
Jobs in the area
7,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $35,450Highest 10%: $44,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,640$14.25
25th$30,740$14.78
Median$35,450$17.04
75th$37,890$18.22
90th$44,100$21.20

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Santa Fe, NM$36,760
Farmington, NM$36,750
Las Cruces, NM$35,410
Janitor and Cleaner salary in New Mexico Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,250
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$45,540
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$45,020
Pesticide Handler$41,290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,760
Pest Control Worker$36,560
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,830
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.04 ($35,450 a year).

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

No: $35,450 against $36,840 nationally, 4% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $36,020, so Albuquerque pays 2% less.

Where does Albuquerque rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

206 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,100 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.