SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Rome
Rome, GA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Rome, GA is $29,630 a year, trailing the national median of $36,840 by 19.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Rome, GA is $29,630 a year, trailing the national median of $36,840 by 19.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,950 and $31,850. The lowest tenth earn under $27,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $37,280.
Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $35,940. Of the 203 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 185th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,490 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $28,950 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $29,630 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $31,850 | −13.5% |
| 90th | $37,280 | +1.2% |
| Mean | $30,900 | −16.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $35,940 | 30,900 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $33,770 | 2,210 | |
| 3 | Hinesville | $33,390 | 290 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $33,350 | 1,340 | |
| 5 | Warner Robins | $33,280 | 770 | |
| 6 | Athens | $32,170 | 1,090 | |
| 7 | Brunswick | $31,560 | 760 | |
| 8 | Augusta | $30,630 | 3,350 | |
| 9 | Dalton | $30,520 | 550 | |
| 10 | Macon | $30,380 | 1,520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rome run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $29,630 goes as far as $30,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,630 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,490 to $37,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $35,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Rome, GA?
The median annual wage is $29,630, or $14.25 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 Rome, GA is 19.6% 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 Rome, GA earns more than $37,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,490 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 Atlanta, at $35,940 per year.
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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