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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Rochester?

$44,030a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $21.17 an hour or $3,669 a month.

Hourly
$21.17
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
12 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,680Median: $44,030Highest 10%: $59,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,680$14.75
25th$36,130$17.37
Median$44,030$21.17
75th$49,580$23.84
90th$59,900$28.80

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Minneapolis, MN$40,800
St. Cloud, MN$37,760
Mankato, MN$37,380
Duluth, MN$37,230
Fargo, ND$37,200
Grand Forks, ND$37,020
La Crosse, WI$36,130
Sioux Falls, SD$35,310
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Minnesota Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,550
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$49,990
Pesticide Handler$49,550
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,550
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$36,860
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $21.17 ($44,030 a year).

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

Yes: $44,030 against $36,840 nationally, 20% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $39,610, so Rochester pays 11% more.

Where does Rochester rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

12 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,900 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.