How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Las Cruces?
$35,410a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,900Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $41,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,900 | $13.41 | |
| 25th | $29,280 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 90th | $41,560 | $19.98 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,760 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,750 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,450 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker | $43,810 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker | $36,850 |
| Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner | $29,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $35,410 against $36,840 nationally, 4% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,020, so Las Cruces pays 2% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
210 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,560 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.