How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Washington?
$45,520a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Washington. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $45,520Highest 10%: $61,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| Median | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 90th | $61,520 | $29.58 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Longview, WA | $46,590 |
| Seattle, WA | $46,490 |
| Bremerton, WA | $45,970 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $44,860 |
| Kennewick, WA | $44,680 |
| Olympia, WA | $44,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $43,560 |
| Portland, OR | $41,170 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $40,750 |
| Spokane, WA | $40,070 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $39,480 |
| Yakima, WA | $39,210 |
| Lewiston, ID | $37,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 1. Massachusetts | $45,580 |
| 2. Washington | $45,520 |
| 3. New York | $41,640 |
| 4. California | $41,090 |
| 5. Vermont | $40,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $21.88 ($45,520 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $45,520 against $36,840 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Washington rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA, with a median of $46,590 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.