SOC 37-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Salinas
Salinas, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Salinas, CA the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $43,570 a year, which is 18.3% higher than the national figure of $36,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salinas, CA the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $43,570 a year, which is 18.3% higher than the national figure of $36,840. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,260 and $50,030. The lowest tenth earn under $36,100, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,500.
The area has 1,890 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Merced records the highest median at $45,920. Of the 369 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 302nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | −2.0% |
| 25th | $37,260 | +1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $43,570 | +18.3% |
| 75th | $50,030 | +35.8% |
| 90th | $59,500 | +61.5% |
| Mean | $45,420 | +23.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced | $45,920 | 1,240 | |
| 2 | Napa | $44,750 | 1,110 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $44,180 | 29,930 | |
| 4 | San Jose | $43,870 | 15,780 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $43,680 | 1,780 | |
| 6 | Hanford | $43,570 | 610 | |
| 7 | San Luis Obispo | $42,990 | 1,340 | |
| 8 | Bakersfield | $42,490 | 4,060 | |
| 9 | Yuba City | $42,240 | 640 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $41,590 | 3,690 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salinas run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $43,570 buys what $39,359 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,359US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,570 a year, 18.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,100 to $59,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,890 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Merced, at $45,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Salinas, CA?
The median annual wage is $43,570, or $20.95 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 Salinas, CA is 18.3% 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 Salinas, CA earns more than $59,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,100 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 Merced, at $45,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,890 jobs in this occupation in Salinas, CA. 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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