SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME · 2 metro areas compared
In Portland, ME the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $40,460 a year, which is 9.8% higher than the national figure of $36,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Portland, ME the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $40,460 a year, which is 9.8% higher than the national figure of $36,840. Half of workers earn between $36,910 and $46,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,940 and the ninetieth at $53,610.
The area has 3,820 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 13.3 of every thousand jobs. Lewiston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 458th of 501 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,940 | −2.4% |
| 25th | $36,910 | +0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $40,460 | +9.8% |
| 75th | $46,790 | +27.0% |
| 90th | $53,610 | +45.5% |
| Mean | $42,690 | +15.9% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $40,460 goes as far as $41,668 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,668US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,460 a year, 9.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,940 to $53,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,820 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $38,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $40,460, or $19.45 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 Portland, ME is 9.8% 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 Portland, ME earns more than $53,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,940 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 Lewiston, at $38,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,820 jobs in this occupation in Portland, ME. 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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