How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Atlanta?
$35,940a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.28 an hour or $2,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.28
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 174 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 30,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,920Median: $35,940Highest 10%: $45,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,920 | $13.42 | |
| 25th | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| Median | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| 75th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 90th | $45,450 | $21.85 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Savannah, GA | $33,770 |
| Hinesville, GA | $33,390 |
| Gainesville, GA | $33,350 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $33,280 |
| Athens, GA | $32,170 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $31,760 |
| Brunswick, GA | $31,560 |
| Augusta, GA | $30,630 |
| Dalton, GA | $30,520 |
| Macon, GA | $30,380 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,320 |
| Albany, GA | $30,000 |
| Rome, GA | $29,630 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.28 ($35,940 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $35,940 against $36,840 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,310, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
174 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,450 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.