How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Pennsylvania?
$36,520a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Pennsylvania. That is $17.56 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.56
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 86,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,060Median: $36,520Highest 10%: $48,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,060 | $13.49 | |
| 25th | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| Median | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 75th | $43,140 | $20.74 | |
| 90th | $48,240 | $23.19 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $37,700 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,430 |
| Reading, PA | $37,270 |
| Williamsport, PA | $37,140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,930 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $36,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $36,570 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,500 |
| York, PA | $36,390 |
| State College, PA | $35,850 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,690 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $35,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,150 |
| Erie, PA | $33,840 |
| Altoona, PA | $33,220 |
| Johnstown, PA | $29,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 20. Montana | $37,110 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $37,000 |
| 22. Maryland | $36,620 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $36,520 |
| 24. Indiana | $36,460 |
| 25. Arizona | $36,220 |
| 26. Idaho | $36,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.56 ($36,520 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,520 against $36,840 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $37,700 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.