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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in New Orleans?

$30,020a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $14.43 an hour or $2,502 a month.

Hourly
$14.43
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
355 of 393
Jobs in the area
6,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $30,020Highest 10%: $41,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,880$11.00
25th$27,710$13.32
Median$30,020$14.43
75th$35,620$17.13
90th$41,600$20.00

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Hammond, LA$31,200
Slidell, LA$29,620
Houma, LA$28,810
Alexandria, LA$28,750
Baton Rouge, LA$28,690
Lake Charles, LA$28,580
Lafayette, LA$28,460
Monroe, LA$28,120
Shreveport, LA$26,370
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Louisiana Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$48,060
Pest Control Worker$46,610
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$40,270
Grounds Maintenance Worker$36,960
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,410
Building Cleaning Worker$29,530
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$27,910
Pesticide Handler$26,220
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $14.43 ($30,020 a year).

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

No: $30,020 against $36,840 nationally, 19% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $28,930, so New Orleans pays 4% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

355 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,600 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.