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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is a notable career in the 37 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 37-2011 |
| title | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
| onet code | 37-2011.00 |
| description | Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 37 |
| tot emp | 2,199,900 |
| a mean | 37,460 |
| a median | 35,930 |
| a pct10 | 27,570 |
| a pct25 | 30,830 |
| a pct75 | 41,650 |
| a pct90 | 49,040 |
| h mean | 18 |
| h median | 17 |
The day-to-day work of a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners typically centers on service, clean, or supply restrooms. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (62.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 24% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $44,570 and lowest in Mississippi at $27,610 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Washington, New York, Alaska, California) average $41,178. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $44,570 | $44,740 | $35,260 | $58,770 | 56,160 |
| Washington | $43,720 | $45,460 | $35,590 | $60,330 | 48,470 |
| New York | $39,920 | $44,210 | $32,970 | $61,500 | 186,370 |
| Alaska | $39,040 | $40,810 | $29,430 | $49,670 | 4,900 |
| California | $38,640 | $42,790 | $34,620 | $57,880 | 237,680 |
| Vermont | $38,630 | $40,390 | $31,650 | $49,070 | 5,220 |
| Maine | $38,560 | $40,820 | $33,500 | $48,980 | 9,800 |
| District of Columbia | $38,390 | $40,610 | $36,080 | $47,110 | 14,950 |
| Minnesota | $38,320 | $40,050 | $29,890 | $50,020 | 44,260 |
| New Hampshire | $37,860 | $39,470 | $29,980 | $49,590 | 8,910 |
| Oregon | $37,550 | $40,200 | $32,100 | $49,580 | 24,260 |
| Montana | $37,390 | $38,320 | $27,730 | $47,310 | 9,200 |
| New Jersey | $37,320 | $40,000 | $31,470 | $51,300 | 67,590 |
| Colorado | $37,270 | $39,960 | $31,290 | $49,750 | 36,250 |
| Hawaii | $37,120 | $39,130 | $29,120 | $50,790 | 10,010 |
| Illinois | $37,010 | $39,440 | $30,410 | $49,570 | 97,440 |
| Connecticut | $36,800 | $41,330 | $32,640 | $58,740 | 29,660 |
| North Dakota | $36,660 | $38,370 | $29,090 | $47,880 | 6,860 |
| Nevada | $36,480 | $37,510 | $26,910 | $47,380 | 33,650 |
| Rhode Island | $36,380 | $40,060 | $30,520 | $52,030 | 6,600 |
| Arizona | $36,140 | $37,090 | $31,180 | $43,770 | 37,100 |
| Iowa | $36,130 | $36,840 | $28,470 | $46,260 | 26,340 |
| Maryland | $36,090 | $38,020 | $31,200 | $46,780 | 42,730 |
| Wisconsin | $35,850 | $36,620 | $28,180 | $46,490 | 41,130 |
| Nebraska | $35,820 | $36,730 | $27,760 | $46,080 | 13,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,670 | $36,460 | $26,090 | $47,910 | 87,810 |
| Wyoming | $35,580 | $36,510 | $26,110 | $45,990 | 4,690 |
| Idaho | $35,360 | $34,950 | $25,720 | $45,410 | 11,320 |
| Indiana | $35,240 | $35,140 | $27,190 | $44,850 | 46,990 |
| Michigan | $35,000 | $35,880 | $28,400 | $45,470 | 64,190 |
| Ohio | $34,710 | $35,810 | $26,650 | $47,430 | 76,500 |
| Delaware | $34,560 | $35,780 | $27,950 | $46,370 | 8,910 |
| Missouri | $34,080 | $35,500 | $28,270 | $45,420 | 41,010 |
| Virginia | $33,970 | $34,840 | $27,230 | $44,810 | 64,720 |
| South Dakota | $33,940 | $34,480 | $28,010 | $41,670 | 8,290 |
| New Mexico | $33,640 | $34,160 | $27,120 | $43,170 | 14,560 |
| Georgia | $33,130 | $33,290 | $22,810 | $43,590 | 53,160 |
| Kansas | $32,690 | $33,510 | $22,930 | $44,110 | 15,820 |
| North Carolina | $32,630 | $32,820 | $23,730 | $40,690 | 53,170 |
| Florida | $31,540 | $33,600 | $27,430 | $40,560 | 128,160 |
| Texas | $31,230 | $32,340 | $22,860 | $41,300 | 181,520 |
| Tennessee | $31,220 | $32,950 | $23,660 | $43,120 | 37,440 |
| Oklahoma | $30,590 | $31,360 | $22,550 | $39,250 | 23,000 |
| West Virginia | $30,590 | $32,510 | $22,480 | $43,790 | 9,390 |
| Kentucky | $30,470 | $33,150 | $24,310 | $43,560 | 27,110 |
| Utah | $30,390 | $33,190 | $22,670 | $46,590 | 24,670 |
| South Carolina | $29,560 | $31,260 | $22,360 | $40,370 | 32,560 |
| Arkansas | $29,540 | $31,580 | $25,610 | $38,550 | 17,360 |
| Alabama | $29,120 | $30,020 | $20,890 | $39,230 | 24,960 |
| Louisiana | $27,940 | $28,930 | $18,840 | $38,930 | 26,400 |
| Mississippi | $27,610 | $28,540 | $20,690 | $36,670 | 16,780 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Airport Attendant or Alley Cleaner frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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