How much does a janitor and cleaner make in North Carolina?
$34,500a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in North Carolina. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,740Median: $34,500Highest 10%: $42,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,740 | $12.38 | |
| 25th | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| Median | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $42,430 | $20.40 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $36,590 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,720 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,600 |
| Burlington, NC | $35,250 |
| Wilmington, NC | $35,080 |
| Raleigh, NC | $34,980 |
| Greenville, NC | $34,700 |
| Greensboro, NC | $34,520 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,230 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,150 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $33,840 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $33,580 |
| Hickory, NC | $33,350 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $33,320 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $32,630 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $30,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 34. Iowa | $35,380 |
| 35. Delaware | $35,320 |
| 36. Virginia | $35,170 |
| 37. North Carolina | $34,500 |
| 38. Florida | $34,490 |
| 39. Kansas | $34,480 |
| 40. Georgia | $34,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.59 ($34,500 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,500 against $36,840 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $36,590 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.