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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Indianapolis?

$36,850a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $17.72 an hour or $3,071 a month.

Hourly
$17.72
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
130 of 393
Jobs in the area
17,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,490Median: $36,850Highest 10%: $46,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,490$14.18
25th$30,880$14.85
Median$36,850$17.72
75th$41,310$19.86
90th$46,580$22.39

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
Fort Wayne, IN$36,500
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 Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,210
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$52,520
Pesticide Handler$51,220
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$46,050
Pest Control Worker$38,740
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,180
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$32,640
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $17.72 ($36,850 a year).

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

Yes: $36,850 against $36,840 nationally, 0% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $36,460, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

130 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,580 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.