How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Missouri?
$35,900a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Missouri. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $35,900Highest 10%: $46,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,340 | $14.11 | |
| 25th | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| Median | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| 90th | $46,350 | $22.28 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,620 |
| Kansas City, MO | $36,350 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $36,090 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,490 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,130 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,620 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $34,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 27. Michigan | $36,050 |
| 28. Wyoming | $36,050 |
| 29. New Mexico | $36,020 |
| 30. Missouri | $35,900 |
| 31. Nebraska | $35,900 |
| 32. Ohio | $35,900 |
| 33. South Dakota | $35,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $17.26 ($35,900 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $35,900 against $36,840 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Missouri rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Missouri ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays janitor and cleaners the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $36,620 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.