How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Kentucky?
$32,320a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Kentucky. That is $15.54 an hour or $2,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.54
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,110Median: $32,320Highest 10%: $46,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,110 | $12.55 | |
| 25th | $29,220 | $14.05 | |
| Median | $32,320 | $15.54 | |
| 75th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 90th | $46,730 | $22.47 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,030 |
| Lexington, KY | $35,460 |
| Louisville, KY | $35,000 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,990 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,540 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $34,190 |
| Paducah, KY | $33,450 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,130 |
| Owensboro, KY | $29,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 40. Georgia | $34,310 |
| 41. Tennessee | $33,440 |
| 42. Texas | $33,010 |
| 43. Kentucky | $32,320 |
| 44. Utah | $32,200 |
| 45. South Carolina | $31,180 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $31,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $15.54 ($32,320 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $32,320 against $36,840 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $36,030 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.