How much does a janitor and cleaner make in California?
$41,090a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in California. That is $19.75 an hour or $3,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.75
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 234,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,610Median: $41,090Highest 10%: $58,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $41,090 | $19.75 | |
| 75th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 90th | $58,950 | $28.34 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $45,920 |
| Napa, CA | $44,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,180 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,870 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,680 |
| Hanford, CA | $43,570 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,570 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,990 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $42,490 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,240 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,590 |
| Sacramento, CA | $41,450 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,860 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $40,780 |
| El Centro, CA | $40,450 |
| Stockton, CA | $40,140 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $39,210 |
| Chico, CA | $39,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,450 |
| Visalia, CA | $38,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,980 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,900 |
| Redding, CA | $37,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 1. Massachusetts | $45,580 |
| 2. Washington | $45,520 |
| 3. New York | $41,640 |
| 4. California | $41,090 |
| 5. Vermont | $40,910 |
| 6. Alaska | $40,510 |
| 7. Minnesota | $39,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $19.75 ($41,090 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $41,090 against $36,840 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $45,920 a year.
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.