How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Michigan?
$36,050a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Michigan. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $36,050Highest 10%: $46,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,340 | $14.11 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 90th | $46,110 | $22.17 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $38,420 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,080 |
| Detroit, MI | $36,680 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $35,960 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $35,890 |
| Monroe, MI | $35,880 |
| South Bend, IN | $35,820 |
| Lansing, MI | $35,730 |
| Midland, MI | $35,670 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $35,630 |
| Niles, MI | $35,570 |
| Flint, MI | $35,080 |
| Jackson, MI | $34,970 |
| Saginaw, MI | $34,720 |
| Muskegon, MI | $34,510 |
| Bay City, MI | $30,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 24. Indiana | $36,460 |
| 25. Arizona | $36,220 |
| 26. Idaho | $36,110 |
| 27. Michigan | $36,050 |
| 28. Wyoming | $36,050 |
| 29. New Mexico | $36,020 |
| 30. Missouri | $35,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $17.33 ($36,050 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $36,050 against $36,840 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $38,420 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.