How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Richmond?
$34,200a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $16.44 an hour or $2,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.44
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 263 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 9,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,660Median: $34,200Highest 10%: $45,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,660 | $13.78 | |
| 25th | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| Median | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 75th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 90th | $45,850 | $22.04 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Washington, DC | $37,840 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,270 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $36,090 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,880 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $34,520 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $34,180 |
| Winchester, VA | $34,070 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $33,580 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $31,500 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $16.44 ($34,200 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $34,200 against $36,840 nationally, 7% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $35,170, so Richmond pays 3% less.
Where does Richmond rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
263 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,850 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.