SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Nevada
Nevada · 3 metro areas compared
At $38,420, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Nevada tracks the national median of $36,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,420, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Nevada tracks the national median of $36,840 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,450 and $48,070. The lowest tenth earn under $27,370, while the highest tenth earn more than $51,430.
Employment stands at 32,830, or 21.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 13th by median wage. Las Vegas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 584th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,370 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $31,450 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $38,420 | +4.3% |
| 75th | $48,070 | +30.5% |
| 90th | $51,430 | +39.6% |
| Mean | $39,860 | +8.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $39,310 | 26,480 | |
| 2 | Reno | $37,220 | 4,410 | |
| 3 | Carson City | $36,960 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $38,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$38,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,420US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,420 a year, 4.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,370 to $51,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 32,830 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $39,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $38,420, or $18.47 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 Nevada is 4.3% higher. 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 Nevada earns more than $51,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,370 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 Las Vegas, at $39,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 32,830 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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