How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Virginia?
$35,170a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Virginia. That is $16.91 an hour or $2,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.91
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,290Median: $35,170Highest 10%: $47,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,290 | $13.60 | |
| 25th | $30,020 | $14.43 | |
| Median | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 75th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 90th | $47,240 | $22.71 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $37,840 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,270 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $36,090 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,880 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $34,520 |
| Richmond, VA | $34,200 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $34,180 |
| Winchester, VA | $34,070 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $33,580 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $31,500 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 33. South Dakota | $35,480 |
| 34. Iowa | $35,380 |
| 35. Delaware | $35,320 |
| 36. Virginia | $35,170 |
| 37. North Carolina | $34,500 |
| 38. Florida | $34,490 |
| 39. Kansas | $34,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.91 ($35,170 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $35,170 against $36,840 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Virginia ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $37,840 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.