How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Iowa?
$35,380a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Iowa. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.01
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,490Median: $35,380Highest 10%: $47,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,490 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $30,280 | $14.56 | |
| Median | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 75th | $41,570 | $19.99 | |
| 90th | $47,300 | $22.74 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $37,660 |
| Sioux City, IA | $37,090 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $35,620 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $35,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,560 |
| Ames, IA | $35,300 |
| Des Moines, IA | $35,000 |
| Waterloo, IA | $34,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 31. Nebraska | $35,900 |
| 32. Ohio | $35,900 |
| 33. South Dakota | $35,480 |
| 34. Iowa | $35,380 |
| 35. Delaware | $35,320 |
| 36. Virginia | $35,170 |
| 37. North Carolina | $34,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.01 ($35,380 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $35,380 against $36,840 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $37,660 a year.
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.