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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Burlington?

$35,250a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Burlington, NC metro area. That is $16.95 an hour or $2,938 a month.

Hourly
$16.95
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
219 of 393
Jobs in the area
920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,220Median: $35,250Highest 10%: $39,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,220$13.09
25th$29,730$14.29
Median$35,250$16.95
75th$38,960$18.73
90th$39,710$19.09

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Durham, NC$36,590
Asheville, NC$35,720
Charlotte, NC$35,600
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 Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,370
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$48,280
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,990
Pest Control Worker$33,560
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,330
Salaries for every job in Burlington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Burlington, NC metro area is $16.95 ($35,250 a year).

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

No: $35,250 against $36,840 nationally, 4% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $34,500, so Burlington pays 2% more.

Where does Burlington rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

219 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,710 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.