How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Portland?
$41,170a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $19.79 an hour or $3,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.79
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 14,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $41,170Highest 10%: $58,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $41,170 | $19.79 | |
| 75th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 90th | $58,720 | $28.23 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Bend, OR | $43,050 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $42,070 |
| Medford, OR | $39,090 |
| Salem, OR | $38,340 |
| Albany, OR | $37,770 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,350 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,900 |
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How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $19.79 ($41,170 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $41,170 against $36,840 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,340, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
31 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,720 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.