Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is $17.42 an hour ($36,230 a year). About 13,380 people work in this job there.

$17.42Median hourly pay
$31,180–$42,950Middle half of workers, yearly
13,380People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($36,840). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($35,900).

Pay range for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.87$28,850
25% of workers$14.99$31,180
Half of workers (median)$17.42$36,230
75% of workers$20.65$42,950
90% of workers$23.41$48,680

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus$37,31014,130
Springfield$36,410540
Cleveland (this page)$36,23013,380
Sandusky$36,190600
Cincinnati$36,03013,560
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$35,9105,040
Akron$35,5804,140
Lima$35,390830
Canton-Massillon$35,3102,000
Toledo$35,2404,220
Mansfield$35,100530
Youngstown-Warren$33,9302,380

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,680
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,930
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,230
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,970
Dishwashers$29,360
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,500
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,700

Other job titles for this job

Environmental Services AssociateAirport AttendantAlley CleanerBlinds CleanerBlinds WasherBrass CleanerBrass PolisherBuilding AttendantBuilding CustodianBuilding Exterior CleanerBuilding Maintenance CustodianBuilding Services Technician

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 job
Add this pay figure to your website (free)

Career sites, schools and workforce boards can show this typical pay on their own pages. Copy this code into your page:

<div data-jaibot-pay></div>
<script src="https://www.jaibot.ai/widget/pay/janitors-and-cleaners-except-maids-and-housekeeping-cleaners/ohio/cleveland.js" async></script>

It updates by itself when new government figures come out.

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.