How much does a janitor and cleaner make in South Carolina?
$31,180a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in South Carolina. That is $14.99 an hour or $2,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.99
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,470Median: $31,180Highest 10%: $41,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,470 | $11.28 | |
| 25th | $28,070 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $31,180 | $14.99 | |
| 75th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 90th | $41,700 | $20.05 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $35,600 |
| Charleston, SC | $35,240 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $34,380 |
| Columbia, SC | $32,170 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $31,620 |
| Greenville, SC | $31,180 |
| Sumter, SC | $30,640 |
| Augusta, GA | $30,630 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $30,250 |
| Florence, SC | $29,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 42. Texas | $33,010 |
| 43. Kentucky | $32,320 |
| 44. Utah | $32,200 |
| 45. South Carolina | $31,180 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $31,110 |
| 47. West Virginia | $30,980 |
| 48. Alabama | $30,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $14.99 ($31,180 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $31,180 against $36,840 nationally, 15% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
South Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $35,600 a year.
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.