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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Cleveland?

$36,230a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $17.42 an hour or $3,019 a month.

Hourly
$17.42
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
158 of 393
Jobs in the area
13,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,850Median: $36,230Highest 10%: $48,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,850$13.87
25th$31,180$14.99
Median$36,230$17.42
75th$42,950$20.65
90th$48,680$23.40

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Columbus, OH$37,310
Springfield, OH$36,410
Sandusky, OH$36,190
Cincinnati, OH$36,030
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 Cleveland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,130
Pesticide Handler$51,640
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,900
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,320
Pest Control Worker$42,150
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,230
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,970
Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $17.42 ($36,230 a year).

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

No: $36,230 against $36,840 nationally, 2% less.

How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $35,900, so Cleveland pays 1% more.

Where does Cleveland rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

158 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,680 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.