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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Asheville?

$35,720a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,977 a month.

Hourly
$17.17
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
187 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,650Median: $35,720Highest 10%: $43,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,650$13.29
25th$29,670$14.26
Median$35,720$17.17
75th$38,590$18.55
90th$43,680$21.00

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Durham, NC$36,590
Charlotte, NC$35,600
Burlington, NC$35,250
Wilmington, NC$35,080
Raleigh, NC$34,980
Greenville, NC$34,700
Greensboro, NC$34,520
Fayetteville, NC$34,230
Winston-Salem, NC$34,150
Goldsboro, NC$33,840
Virginia Beach, VA$33,580
Hickory, NC$33,350
Jacksonville, NC$33,320
Pinehurst, NC$32,630
Rocky Mount, NC$30,920
Janitor and Cleaner salary in North Carolina Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,900
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$56,720
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,550
Pest Control Worker$46,050
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,030
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,680
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $17.17 ($35,720 a year).

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

No: $35,720 against $36,840 nationally, 3% less.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $34,500, so Asheville pays 4% more.

Where does Asheville rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

187 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,680 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.