How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Santa Maria?
$37,900a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $37,900Highest 10%: $59,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $59,810 | $28.75 |
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 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,450 |
| Visalia, CA | $38,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,980 |
| Redding, CA | $37,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $18.22 ($37,900 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $37,900 against $36,840 nationally, 3% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,090, so Santa Maria pays 8% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
80 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,810 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.