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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Detroit?

$36,680a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,057 a month.

Hourly
$17.63
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
139 of 393
Jobs in the area
26,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $36,680Highest 10%: $46,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,100$14.47
25th$32,100$15.43
Median$36,680$17.63
75th$39,150$18.82
90th$46,530$22.37

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Traverse City, MI$38,420
Ann Arbor, MI$38,080
Battle Creek, MI$35,960
Grand Rapids, MI$35,890
Monroe, MI$35,880
South Bend, IN$35,820
Lansing, MI$35,730
Midland, MI$35,670
Kalamazoo, MI$35,630
Niles, MI$35,570
Flint, MI$35,080
Jackson, MI$34,970
Saginaw, MI$34,720
Muskegon, MI$34,510
Bay City, MI$30,160
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Michigan Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$59,570
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$58,350
Grounds Maintenance Worker$55,360
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,240
Pesticide Handler$45,550
Pest Control Worker$44,470
Building Cleaning Worker$41,250
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,820
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,070
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $17.63 ($36,680 a year).

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

Yes: $36,680 against $36,840 nationally, 0% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $36,050, so Detroit pays 2% more.

Where does Detroit rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

139 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,530 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.