How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Lincoln?
$36,730a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,940Median: $36,730Highest 10%: $45,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,940 | $14.39 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 75th | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| 90th | $45,210 | $21.74 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Grand Island, NE | $37,330 |
| Sioux City, IA | $37,090 |
| Omaha, NE | $35,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $17.66 ($36,730 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Lincoln than the national average?
Yes: $36,730 against $36,840 nationally, 0% more.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $35,900, so Lincoln pays 2% more.
Where does Lincoln rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
136 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,210 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.