How much does a janitor and cleaner make in New Mexico?
$36,020a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in New Mexico. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.32
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,070Median: $36,020Highest 10%: $45,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| 25th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| Median | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $45,030 | $21.65 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,760 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,750 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,450 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 26. Idaho | $36,110 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.32 ($36,020 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $36,020 against $36,840 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
New Mexico ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $36,760 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.