Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in California
In California, the median pay for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is $19.75 an hour ($41,090 a year). About 234,240 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($36,840). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.12 | $35,610 |
| 25% of workers | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.75 | $41,090 |
| 75% of workers | $23.20 | $48,250 |
| 90% of workers | $28.34 | $58,950 |
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Merced | $45,920 | 1,240 |
| Napa | $44,750 | 1,110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $44,180 | 29,930 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $43,870 | 15,780 |
| Vallejo | $43,680 | 1,780 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $43,570 | 610 |
| Salinas | $43,570 | 1,890 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $42,990 | 1,340 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $42,490 | 4,060 |
| Yuba City | $42,240 | 640 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $41,590 | 3,690 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $41,450 | 14,020 |
| Modesto | $41,230 | 2,670 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $40,860 | 19,520 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $40,780 | 1,510 |
| El Centro | $40,450 | 1,190 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $40,140 | 3,830 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $39,210 | 3,620 |
| Chico | $39,150 | 900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $38,720 | 83,160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $38,450 | 21,700 |
| Visalia | $38,000 | 2,380 |
| Fresno | $37,980 | 5,770 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37,900 | 2,890 |
| Redding | $37,860 | 880 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 321,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,710 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,000 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,560 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,660 |
| Dishwashers | $37,870 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,920 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $37,790 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $55,220 |
Other job titles for this job
Open janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.