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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Chattanooga?

$31,760a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $15.27 an hour or $2,647 a month.

Hourly
$15.27
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
308 of 393
Jobs in the area
4,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,970Median: $31,760Highest 10%: $42,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,970$13.45
25th$29,080$13.98
Median$31,760$15.27
75th$35,470$17.05
90th$42,080$20.23

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Nashville, TN$36,130
Clarksville, TN$34,990
Jackson, TN$33,900
Morristown, TN$32,820
Memphis, TN$32,580
Knoxville, TN$31,200
Kingsport, TN$31,070
Johnson City, TN$30,420
Cleveland, TN$29,450
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Tennessee Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$50,980
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,000
Pest Control Worker$38,410
Grounds Maintenance Worker$38,250
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,190
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,220
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $15.27 ($31,760 a year).

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

No: $31,760 against $36,840 nationally, 14% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,440, so Chattanooga pays 5% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

308 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,080 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.