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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Appleton?

$36,700a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $17.64 an hour or $3,058 a month.

Hourly
$17.64
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
138 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,910Median: $36,700Highest 10%: $46,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,910$14.38
25th$32,810$15.77
Median$36,700$17.64
75th$43,100$20.72
90th$46,910$22.55

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Minneapolis, MN$40,800
Madison, WI$39,680
Fond du Lac, WI$37,600
Kenosha, WI$37,500
Duluth, MN$37,230
Eau Claire, WI$37,230
Sheboygan, WI$36,800
Wausau, WI$36,800
Milwaukee, WI$36,620
Janesville, WI$36,570
Racine, WI$36,480
Oshkosh, WI$36,140
La Crosse, WI$36,130
Green Bay, WI$35,740
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Wisconsin Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,630
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$59,120
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$52,550
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$44,380
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,110
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $17.64 ($36,700 a year).

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

Yes: $36,700 against $36,840 nationally, 0% more.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $37,000, so Appleton pays 1% less.

Where does Appleton rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

138 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,910 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.