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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Waterloo?

$34,510a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,876 a month.

Hourly
$16.59
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
255 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,430Median: $34,510Highest 10%: $46,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,430$13.67
25th$29,080$13.98
Median$34,510$16.59
75th$38,670$18.59
90th$46,810$22.50

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Iowa City, IA$37,660
Sioux City, IA$37,090
Dubuque, IA$35,800
Omaha, NE$35,620
Cedar Rapids, IA$35,610
Davenport, IA$35,560
Ames, IA$35,300
Des Moines, IA$35,000
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Iowa Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterloo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$55,860
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$45,820
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,770
Pest Control Worker$38,090
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,800
Salaries for every job in Waterloo, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area is $16.59 ($34,510 a year).

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

No: $34,510 against $36,840 nationally, 6% less.

How does Waterloo compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $35,380, so Waterloo pays 2% less.

Where does Waterloo rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

255 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,810 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.