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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Kansas City?

$36,350a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.

Hourly
$17.48
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
154 of 393
Jobs in the area
12,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $47,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,200$14.52
25th$31,740$15.26
Median$36,350$17.48
75th$40,520$19.48
90th$47,050$22.62

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

St. Louis, MO$36,620
St. Joseph, MO$36,090
Columbia, MO$35,510
Springfield, MO$35,490
Cape Girardeau, MO$35,130
Joplin, MO$34,620
Jefferson City, MO$34,540
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Missouri Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,420
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,670
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,090
Pesticide Handler$48,350
Pest Control Worker$43,500
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$41,450
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$34,920
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).

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

No: $36,350 against $36,840 nationally, 1% less.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $35,900, so Kansas City pays 1% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

154 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,050 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.