SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Pocatello
Pocatello, ID · 5 metro areas compared
At $34,320, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Pocatello, ID tracks the national median of $36,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,320, median pay for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Pocatello, ID tracks the national median of $36,840 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,370 to $36,890.
Employment stands at 580, or 15.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Coeur d'Alene records the highest median at $38,150. Of the 180 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 154th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,220 | −26.1% |
| 25th | $30,370 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,320 | −6.8% |
| 75th | $36,890 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $48,600 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $35,350 | −4.0% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $38,150 | 820 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | $37,200 | 370 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $36,140 | 5,260 | |
| 4 | Twin Falls | $35,440 | 710 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $35,260 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pocatello run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $34,320 goes as far as $35,937 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,937US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,320 a year, 6.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,220 to $48,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $38,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Pocatello, ID?
The median annual wage is $34,320, or $16.50 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 Pocatello, ID is 6.8% 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 Pocatello, ID earns more than $48,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,220 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 Coeur d'Alene, at $38,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Pocatello, ID. 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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