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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Fort Wayne?

$36,500a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,042 a month.

Hourly
$17.55
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
146 of 393
Jobs in the area
3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,880Median: $36,500Highest 10%: $47,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,880$13.40
25th$30,130$14.49
Median$36,500$17.55
75th$42,690$20.52
90th$47,830$23.00

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Bloomington, IN$39,680
Chicago, IL$38,470
Lafayette, IN$38,450
Muncie, IN$37,900
Elkhart, IN$37,080
Indianapolis, IN$36,850
Kokomo, IN$36,400
Cincinnati, OH$36,030
Evansville, IN$35,920
South Bend, IN$35,820
Columbus, IN$35,360
Louisville, KY$35,000
Michigan City, IN$34,880
Terre Haute, IN$34,040
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Indiana Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,280
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$49,810
Pesticide Handler$46,860
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,010
Pest Control Worker$37,630
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$31,040
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $17.55 ($36,500 a year).

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

No: $36,500 against $36,840 nationally, 1% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $36,460, so Fort Wayne pays 0% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

146 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,830 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.