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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Roanoke?

$34,880a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Roanoke, VA metro area. That is $16.77 an hour or $2,907 a month.

Hourly
$16.77
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
238 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,030Median: $34,880Highest 10%: $48,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,030$13.00
25th$28,990$13.94
Median$34,880$16.77
75th$39,150$18.82
90th$48,640$23.38

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Washington, DC$37,840
Staunton, VA$36,270
Charlottesville, VA$36,090
Blacksburg, VA$34,520
Richmond, VA$34,200
Harrisonburg, VA$34,180
Winchester, VA$34,070
Virginia Beach, VA$33,580
Lynchburg, VA$31,500
Kingsport, TN$31,070
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Virginia Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Roanoke

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$49,640
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,470
Pest Control Worker$46,240
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,330
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$31,300
Salaries for every job in Roanoke, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Roanoke, VA metro area is $16.77 ($34,880 a year).

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

No: $34,880 against $36,840 nationally, 5% less.

How does Roanoke compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $35,170, so Roanoke pays 1% less.

Where does Roanoke rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

238 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,640 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.