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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in San Luis Obispo?

$42,990a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $20.67 an hour or $3,583 a month.

Hourly
$20.67
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
20 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,210Median: $42,990Highest 10%: $58,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,210$16.93
25th$37,100$17.84
Median$42,990$20.67
75th$49,500$23.80
90th$58,690$28.22

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
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
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 San Luis Obispo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$65,120
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$63,530
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$55,680
Grounds Maintenance Worker$49,330
Pest Control Worker$48,000
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,500
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$37,190
Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $20.67 ($42,990 a year).

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

Yes: $42,990 against $36,840 nationally, 17% more.

How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $41,090, so San Luis Obispo pays 5% more.

Where does San Luis Obispo rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

20 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,690 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.