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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Milwaukee?

$36,620a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.

Hourly
$17.61
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
141 of 393
Jobs in the area
14,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,600Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $47,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,600$14.23
25th$34,860$16.76
Median$36,620$17.61
75th$43,680$21.00
90th$47,740$22.95

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Minneapolis, MN$40,800
Madison, WI$39,680
Fond du Lac, WI$37,600
Kenosha, WI$37,500
Duluth, MN$37,230
Eau Claire, WI$37,230
Sheboygan, WI$36,800
Wausau, WI$36,800
Appleton, WI$36,700
Janesville, WI$36,570
Racine, WI$36,480
Oshkosh, WI$36,140
La Crosse, WI$36,130
Green Bay, WI$35,740
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Wisconsin Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,320
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$60,100
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,590
Pest Control Worker$47,300
Pesticide Handler$46,800
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$44,440
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$36,280
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).

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

No: $36,620 against $36,840 nationally, 1% less.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $37,000, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.

Where does Milwaukee rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

141 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,740 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.