How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Louisiana?
$28,930a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Louisiana. That is $13.91 an hour or $2,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.91
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,230Median: $28,930Highest 10%: $39,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,230 | $10.21 | |
| 25th | $23,510 | $11.30 | |
| Median | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| 75th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 90th | $39,830 | $19.15 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,580 |
| Lafayette, LA | $28,460 |
| Monroe, LA | $28,120 |
| Shreveport, LA | $26,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 47. West Virginia | $30,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $30,620 |
| 49. Arkansas | $29,750 |
| 50. Louisiana | $28,930 |
| 51. Mississippi | $28,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.91 ($28,930 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $28,930 against $36,840 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Hammond, LA, with a median of $31,200 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.