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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Topeka?

$34,860a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,905 a month.

Hourly
$16.76
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
240 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,230Median: $34,860Highest 10%: $46,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,230$12.61
25th$30,780$14.80
Median$34,860$16.76
75th$38,590$18.55
90th$46,920$22.56

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Kansas City, MO$36,350
St. Joseph, MO$36,090
Joplin, MO$34,620
Lawrence, KS$34,260
Wichita, KS$32,510
Manhattan, KS$30,220
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Kansas Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,860
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,370
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$48,120
Pesticide Handler$45,670
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,670
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,910
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $16.76 ($34,860 a year).

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

No: $34,860 against $36,840 nationally, 5% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $34,480, so Topeka pays 1% more.

Where does Topeka rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

240 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,920 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.