SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Midland
Midland, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Midland, MI is $35,670 per year, close to the national median of $36,840 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Midland, MI is $35,670 per year, close to the national median of $36,840 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,360 and $39,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,730 and the ninetieth at $46,750.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 8.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Traverse City records the highest median at $38,420. Of the 168 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 147th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,730 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $31,360 | −14.9% |
| Median (50th) | $35,670 | −3.2% |
| 75th | $39,430 | +7.0% |
| 90th | $46,750 | +26.9% |
| Mean | $37,460 | +1.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $38,420 | 880 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $38,080 | 2,880 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $36,680 | 26,810 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $35,960 | 1,060 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $35,890 | 11,490 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $35,880 | 360 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $35,730 | 3,170 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $35,630 | 1,810 | |
| 9 | Niles | $35,570 | 1,020 | |
| 10 | Flint | $35,080 | 2,340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,670 goes as far as $37,079 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,079US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,670 a year, 3.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,730 to $46,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Traverse City, at $38,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Midland, MI?
The median annual wage is $35,670, or $17.15 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 Midland, MI is 3.2% 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 Midland, MI earns more than $46,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,730 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 Traverse City, at $38,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Midland, MI. 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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