SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Pennsylvania is $36,520 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 Pennsylvania is $36,520 per year, close to the national median of $36,840 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,070 and $43,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,060 and the ninetieth at $48,240.
The area has 86,920 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 14.3 of every thousand jobs. Pennsylvania ranks number 23rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Allentown records the highest median at $37,700. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 711th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,060 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $31,070 | −15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,520 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $43,140 | +17.1% |
| 90th | $48,240 | +30.9% |
| Mean | $37,780 | +2.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $37,700 | 6,500 | |
| 2 | Lebanon | $37,430 | 1,040 | |
| 3 | Reading | $37,270 | 2,380 | |
| 4 | Williamsport | $37,140 | 760 | |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $36,930 | 40,790 | |
| 6 | Harrisburg | $36,710 | 4,240 | |
| 7 | Scranton | $36,570 | 3,400 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $36,500 | 16,140 | |
| 9 | York | $36,390 | 2,490 | |
| 10 | State College | $35,850 | 1,360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $36,520 goes as far as $37,418 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,418US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,520 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,060 to $48,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 86,920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $37,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $36,520, or $17.56 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 Pennsylvania is 0.9% 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $48,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,060 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 Allentown, at $37,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 86,920 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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