SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Decatur
Decatur, IL · 7 metro areas compared
At $36,140, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Decatur, IL tracks the national median of $36,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,140, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Decatur, IL tracks the national median of $36,840 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,880 and $45,240. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,410.
Employment stands at 660, or 14.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Champaign leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 160th of 184 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −15.3% |
| 25th | $32,880 | −10.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,140 | −1.9% |
| 75th | $45,240 | +22.8% |
| 90th | $47,410 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $39,180 | +6.4% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign | $39,000 | 2,310 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $38,470 | 70,000 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $37,170 | 1,680 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $36,660 | 1,570 | |
| 5 | Kankakee | $36,000 | 570 | |
| 6 | Rockford | $35,970 | 2,010 | |
| 7 | Peoria | $35,870 | 3,620 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur sit close to the national average, so $36,140 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,140US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,140 a year, 1.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $47,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Champaign, at $39,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Decatur, IL?
The median annual wage is $36,140, or $17.38 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,840, so pay in Decatur, IL is 1.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Decatur, IL earns more than $47,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Champaign, at $39,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Decatur, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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