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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Memphis?

$32,580a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $15.66 an hour or $2,715 a month.

Hourly
$15.66
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
295 of 393
Jobs in the area
8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,170Median: $32,580Highest 10%: $44,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,170$12.10
25th$29,260$14.07
Median$32,580$15.66
75th$36,940$17.76
90th$44,740$21.51

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
Chattanooga, TN$31,760
Knoxville, TN$31,200
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 Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,330
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,850
Pesticide Handler$45,290
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$44,470
Grounds Maintenance Worker$44,160
Pest Control Worker$39,860
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,500
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$31,630
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $15.66 ($32,580 a year).

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

No: $32,580 against $36,840 nationally, 12% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,440, so Memphis pays 3% less.

Where does Memphis rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

295 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,740 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.