How much does a janitor and cleaner make in New Jersey?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in New Jersey. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,330Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $50,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| 25th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| 90th | $50,660 | $24.36 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $42,840 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,700 |
| Trenton, NJ | $37,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,930 |
| Vineland, NJ | $34,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 15. Illinois | $37,810 |
| 16. North Dakota | $37,750 |
| 17. Hawaii | $37,710 |
| 18. New Jersey | $37,630 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $37,310 |
| 20. Montana | $37,110 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $37,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $37,630 against $36,840 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
New Jersey ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays janitor and cleaners the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $42,840 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.