How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Tennessee?
$33,440a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Tennessee. That is $16.08 an hour or $2,787 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.08
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,720Median: $33,440Highest 10%: $45,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,720 | $12.85 | |
| 25th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| Median | $33,440 | $16.08 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $45,690 | $21.97 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $36,130 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,990 |
| Jackson, TN | $33,900 |
| Morristown, TN | $32,820 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,580 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $31,760 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,070 |
| Johnson City, TN | $30,420 |
| Cleveland, TN | $29,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 38. Florida | $34,490 |
| 39. Kansas | $34,480 |
| 40. Georgia | $34,310 |
| 41. Tennessee | $33,440 |
| 42. Texas | $33,010 |
| 43. Kentucky | $32,320 |
| 44. Utah | $32,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.08 ($33,440 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,440 against $36,840 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Tennessee ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $36,130 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.