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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Riverside?

$40,860a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $19.64 an hour or $3,405 a month.

Hourly
$19.64
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
34 of 393
Jobs in the area
19,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,820Median: $40,860Highest 10%: $59,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,820$16.74
25th$36,380$17.49
Median$40,860$19.64
75th$48,880$23.50
90th$59,840$28.77

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Merced, CA$45,920
Napa, CA$44,750
San Francisco, CA$44,180
San Jose, CA$43,870
Vallejo, CA$43,680
Hanford, CA$43,570
Salinas, CA$43,570
San Luis Obispo, CA$42,990
Bakersfield, CA$42,490
Yuba City, CA$42,240
Oxnard, CA$41,590
Sacramento, CA$41,450
Modesto, CA$41,230
Santa Cruz, CA$40,780
El Centro, CA$40,450
Stockton, CA$40,140
Santa Rosa, CA$39,210
Chico, CA$39,150
Los Angeles, CA$38,720
San Diego, CA$38,450
Visalia, CA$38,000
Fresno, CA$37,980
Santa Maria, CA$37,900
Redding, CA$37,860
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Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner$63,500
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,200
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,770
Grounds Maintenance Worker$47,030
Pesticide Handler$46,090
Pest Control Worker$45,250
Building Cleaning Worker$43,680
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$43,650
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$39,200
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $19.64 ($40,860 a year).

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

Yes: $40,860 against $36,840 nationally, 11% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $41,090, so Riverside pays 1% less.

Where does Riverside rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

34 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,840 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.