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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Cincinnati?

$36,030a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,003 a month.

Hourly
$17.32
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
168 of 393
Jobs in the area
13,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,840Median: $36,030Highest 10%: $48,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,840$13.87
25th$30,900$14.86
Median$36,030$17.32
75th$42,280$20.33
90th$48,530$23.33

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Columbus, OH$37,310
Springfield, OH$36,410
Cleveland, OH$36,230
Sandusky, OH$36,190
Dayton, OH$35,910
Akron, OH$35,580
Lima, OH$35,390
Canton, OH$35,310
Toledo, OH$35,240
Mansfield, OH$35,100
Weirton, WV$34,040
Youngstown, OH$33,930
Wheeling, WV$30,480
Huntington, WV$30,130
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Ohio Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,850
Pesticide Handler$50,350
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$49,760
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,940
Pest Control Worker$42,890
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,600
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$34,650
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $17.32 ($36,030 a year).

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

No: $36,030 against $36,840 nationally, 2% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $35,900, so Cincinnati pays 0% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

168 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,530 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.