How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Baltimore?
$36,460a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.53 an hour or $3,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.53
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 19,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,640Median: $36,460Highest 10%: $48,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,640 | $15.21 | |
| 25th | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| Median | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| 75th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 90th | $48,240 | $23.19 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Lexington Park, MD | $41,990 |
| Washington, DC | $37,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,930 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $36,400 |
| Salisbury, MD | $35,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.53 ($36,460 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $36,460 against $36,840 nationally, 1% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $36,620, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
149 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,240 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.