How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Boston?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 43,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $60,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $60,570 | $29.12 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $44,820 |
| Worcester, MA | $41,030 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $40,600 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $39,830 |
| Springfield, MA | $39,170 |
| Providence, RI | $38,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $46,550 against $36,840 nationally, 26% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $45,580, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
2 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,570 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.