SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,510, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Muskegon, MI tracks the national median of $36,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,510, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Muskegon, MI tracks the national median of $36,840 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $46,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,030 to $38,080.
The area has 720 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.81 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Traverse City records the highest median at $38,420. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 227th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,630 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $30,030 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $34,510 | −6.3% |
| 75th | $38,080 | +3.4% |
| 90th | $46,240 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $36,020 | −2.2% |
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 | Midland | $35,670 | 300 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $35,630 | 1,810 | |
| 10 | Niles | $35,570 | 1,020 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $34,510 goes as far as $35,873 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,873US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,510 a year, 6.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,630 to $46,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 720 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 Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $34,510, or $16.59 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 Muskegon, MI is 6.3% 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $46,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,630 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 720 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, 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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