How much does a janitor and cleaner make in New York?
$41,640a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in New York. That is $20.02 an hour or $3,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.02
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 195,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,540Median: $41,640Highest 10%: $61,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| 75th | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| 90th | $61,830 | $29.73 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $42,840 |
| Kingston, NY | $38,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,230 |
| Ithaca, NY | $38,060 |
| Albany, NY | $37,810 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,730 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37,550 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,510 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,380 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,160 |
| Utica, NY | $36,310 |
| Elmira, NY | $35,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 1. Massachusetts | $45,580 |
| 2. Washington | $45,520 |
| 3. New York | $41,640 |
| 4. California | $41,090 |
| 5. Vermont | $40,910 |
| 6. Alaska | $40,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.02 ($41,640 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $41,640 against $36,840 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
New York ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.