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

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is $17.94 an hour ($37,310 a year). About 14,130 people work in this job there.

$17.94Median hourly pay
$32,170–$44,620Middle half of workers, yearly
14,130People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,840). It is 4% higher than the Ohio median ($35,900).

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.11$29,340
25% of workers$15.47$32,170
Half of workers (median)$17.94$37,310
75% of workers$21.45$44,620
90% of workers$23.73$49,360

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus (this page)$37,31014,130
Springfield$36,410540
Cleveland$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 Columbus (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,200
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,800
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,100
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,770
Dishwashers$33,690
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,750
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,410

Other job titles for this job

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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.