How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 59,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| 25th | $35,540 | $17.09 | |
| Median | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 90th | $48,780 | $23.45 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $37,840 against $36,840 nationally, 3% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $38,520, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
85 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,780 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.