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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in San Diego?

$38,450a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $18.49 an hour or $3,204 a month.

Hourly
$18.49
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
66 of 393
Jobs in the area
21,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,580Median: $38,450Highest 10%: $51,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,580$17.11
25th$36,300$17.45
Median$38,450$18.49
75th$46,280$22.25
90th$51,260$24.64

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
Riverside, CA$40,860
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
Visalia, CA$38,000
Fresno, CA$37,980
Santa Maria, CA$37,900
Redding, CA$37,860
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,740
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$63,410
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,300
Grounds Maintenance Worker$48,970
Pest Control Worker$47,470
Building Cleaning Worker$46,960
Pesticide Handler$46,110
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,560
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$42,150
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $18.49 ($38,450 a year).

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

Yes: $38,450 against $36,840 nationally, 4% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $41,090, so San Diego pays 6% less.

Where does San Diego rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

66 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,260 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.