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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Knoxville?

$31,200a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.

Hourly
$15.00
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
318 of 393
Jobs in the area
7,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,230Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $43,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,230$12.13
25th$29,560$14.21
Median$31,200$15.00
75th$35,920$17.27
90th$43,110$20.73

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Nashville, TN$36,130
Clarksville, TN$34,990
Jackson, TN$33,900
Morristown, TN$32,820
Memphis, TN$32,580
Chattanooga, TN$31,760
Kingsport, TN$31,070
Johnson City, TN$30,420
Cleveland, TN$29,450
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Tennessee Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,550
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,780
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,400
Pest Control Worker$41,710
Grounds Maintenance Worker$40,550
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,040
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,990
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).

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

No: $31,200 against $36,840 nationally, 15% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,440, so Knoxville pays 7% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

318 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,110 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.