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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Cedar Rapids?

$35,610a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,968 a month.

Hourly
$17.12
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
194 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,640Median: $35,610Highest 10%: $47,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,640$13.77
25th$30,060$14.45
Median$35,610$17.12
75th$44,290$21.29
90th$47,490$22.83

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Iowa City, IA$37,660
Sioux City, IA$37,090
Dubuque, IA$35,800
Omaha, NE$35,620
Davenport, IA$35,560
Ames, IA$35,300
Des Moines, IA$35,000
Waterloo, IA$34,510
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Iowa Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,100
Pesticide Handler$47,710
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,070
Pest Control Worker$45,290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$39,830
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,190
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $17.12 ($35,610 a year).

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

No: $35,610 against $36,840 nationally, 3% less.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $35,380, so Cedar Rapids pays 1% more.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

194 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,490 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.