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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Lake Charles?

$28,580a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. That is $13.74 an hour or $2,382 a month.

Hourly
$13.74
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
379 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,930Median: $28,580Highest 10%: $40,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,930$10.54
25th$23,670$11.38
Median$28,580$13.74
75th$33,540$16.13
90th$40,640$19.54

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Hammond, LA$31,200
New Orleans, LA$30,020
Slidell, LA$29,620
Houma, LA$28,810
Alexandria, LA$28,750
Baton Rouge, LA$28,690
Lafayette, LA$28,460
Monroe, LA$28,120
Shreveport, LA$26,370
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Louisiana Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Lake Charles

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$48,010
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$37,330
Pest Control Worker$36,350
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$34,030
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$26,140
Salaries for every job in Lake Charles, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lake Charles, LA metro area is $13.74 ($28,580 a year).

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

No: $28,580 against $36,840 nationally, 22% less.

How does Lake Charles compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $28,930, so Lake Charles pays 1% less.

Where does Lake Charles rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

379 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,640 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.