Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Trenton-Princeton

In Trenton-Princeton (NJ), the median pay for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is $18.10 an hour ($37,640 a year). About 3,840 people work in this job there.

$18.10Median hourly pay
$34,650–$43,360Middle half of workers, yearly
3,840People in this job in Trenton-Princeton (NJ)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($36,840). It is about the same as the New Jersey median ($37,630).

Pay range for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Trenton-Princeton (NJ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.49$32,220
25% of workers$16.66$34,650
Half of workers (median)$18.10$37,640
75% of workers$20.85$43,360
90% of workers$24.32$50,590

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlantic City-Hammonton$39,5203,440
Trenton-Princeton (this page)$37,6403,840
Vineland$34,850880

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,560
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,930

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Source: 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.