How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Columbus?
$37,310a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.94
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 14,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $37,310Highest 10%: $49,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,340 | $14.11 | |
| 25th | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| Median | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 75th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 90th | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Springfield, OH | $36,410 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,230 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $17.94 ($37,310 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $37,310 against $36,840 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,900, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
110 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,360 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.