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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Birmingham?

$33,370a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $16.04 an hour or $2,781 a month.

Hourly
$16.04
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
282 of 393
Jobs in the area
5,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,080Median: $33,370Highest 10%: $43,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,080$12.06
25th$29,440$14.15
Median$33,370$16.04
75th$36,610$17.60
90th$43,730$21.02

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Huntsville, AL$33,600
Tuscaloosa, AL$32,280
Daphne, AL$32,010
Auburn, AL$30,470
Montgomery, AL$30,450
Mobile, AL$30,420
Decatur, AL$30,410
Columbus, GA$30,320
Florence, AL$29,540
Anniston, AL$29,530
Gadsden, AL$28,730
Dothan, AL$28,290
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Alabama Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,690
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,690
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$40,500
Pest Control Worker$39,300
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,600
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$28,910
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $16.04 ($33,370 a year).

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

No: $33,370 against $36,840 nationally, 9% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $30,620, so Birmingham pays 9% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

282 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,730 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.