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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Wilmington?

$35,080a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,923 a month.

Hourly
$16.87
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
227 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,720Median: $35,080Highest 10%: $42,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,720$12.85
25th$29,510$14.19
Median$35,080$16.87
75th$37,820$18.18
90th$42,890$20.62

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Durham, NC$36,590
Asheville, NC$35,720
Charlotte, NC$35,600
Burlington, NC$35,250
Raleigh, NC$34,980
Greenville, NC$34,700
Greensboro, NC$34,520
Fayetteville, NC$34,230
Winston-Salem, NC$34,150
Goldsboro, NC$33,840
Virginia Beach, VA$33,580
Hickory, NC$33,350
Jacksonville, NC$33,320
Pinehurst, NC$32,630
Rocky Mount, NC$30,920
Janitor and Cleaner salary in North Carolina Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,600
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$44,650
Pest Control Worker$37,920
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,670
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,300
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $16.87 ($35,080 a year).

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

No: $35,080 against $36,840 nationally, 5% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $34,500, so Wilmington pays 2% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

227 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,890 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.