How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Houston?
$30,650a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.74 an hour or $2,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.74
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 330 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 48,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,200Median: $30,650Highest 10%: $44,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,200 | $11.15 | |
| 25th | $26,680 | $12.83 | |
| Median | $30,650 | $14.74 | |
| 75th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 90th | $44,820 | $21.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Odessa, TX | $37,320 |
| Austin, TX | $36,930 |
| Midland, TX | $35,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,860 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,540 |
| Amarillo, TX | $34,280 |
| Killeen, TX | $33,230 |
| Waco, TX | $32,550 |
| Victoria, TX | $32,130 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,010 |
| Beaumont, TX | $31,490 |
| Sherman, TX | $31,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $31,150 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,650 |
| El Paso, TX | $30,630 |
| Longview, TX | $30,470 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $30,210 |
| Lubbock, TX | $30,150 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,020 |
| College Station, TX | $29,840 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $29,430 |
| San Angelo, TX | $29,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $28,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.74 ($30,650 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $30,650 against $36,840 nationally, 17% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,010, so Houston pays 7% less.
Where does Houston rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
330 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,820 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.