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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Raleigh?

$34,980a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.

Hourly
$16.82
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
233 of 393
Jobs in the area
7,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,090Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $44,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,090$11.58
25th$29,210$14.04
Median$34,980$16.82
75th$39,780$19.13
90th$44,820$21.55

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Durham, NC$36,590
Asheville, NC$35,720
Charlotte, NC$35,600
Burlington, NC$35,250
Wilmington, NC$35,080
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
Janitor and Cleaner salary in North Carolina Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$57,950
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$51,020
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,040
Pesticide Handler$49,060
Pest Control Worker$46,470
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,500
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,590
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).

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

No: $34,980 against $36,840 nationally, 5% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $34,500, so Raleigh pays 1% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

233 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,820 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.