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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Modesto?

$41,230a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $19.82 an hour or $3,436 a month.

Hourly
$19.82
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
30 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $41,230Highest 10%: $59,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,470$17.05
25th$36,280$17.44
Median$41,230$19.82
75th$50,010$24.04
90th$59,350$28.53

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Merced, CA$45,920
Napa, CA$44,750
San Francisco, CA$44,180
San Jose, CA$43,870
Vallejo, CA$43,680
Hanford, CA$43,570
Salinas, CA$43,570
San Luis Obispo, CA$42,990
Bakersfield, CA$42,490
Yuba City, CA$42,240
Oxnard, CA$41,590
Sacramento, CA$41,450
Riverside, CA$40,860
Santa Cruz, CA$40,780
El Centro, CA$40,450
Stockton, CA$40,140
Santa Rosa, CA$39,210
Chico, CA$39,150
Los Angeles, CA$38,720
San Diego, CA$38,450
Visalia, CA$38,000
Fresno, CA$37,980
Santa Maria, CA$37,900
Redding, CA$37,860
Janitor and Cleaner salary in California Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Modesto

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,070
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$63,030
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$61,270
Pest Control Worker$47,480
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,740
Pesticide Handler$40,560
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$38,400
Salaries for every job in Modesto, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $19.82 ($41,230 a year).

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

Yes: $41,230 against $36,840 nationally, 12% more.

How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $41,090, so Modesto pays 0% more.

Where does Modesto rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

30 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,350 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.