Janitor Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median janitor in the Birmingham area earns $33,370 a year ($16.04 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($36,840) and 9% above the Alabama median ($30,620). Half of the 5,760 janitors there earn between $29,440 and $36,610.
Median $33,370
10th: $25,08090th: $43,730
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,080 | $23,490 | $28,640 |
| 25th percentile | $29,440 | $28,020 | $32,240 |
| Median | $33,370 | $30,620 | $36,840 |
| 75th percentile | $36,610 | $36,080 | $44,060 |
| 90th percentile | $43,730 | $41,080 | $50,270 |
| Average | $33,900 | $32,260 | $38,760 |
| Jobs | 5,760 | 25,110 | 2,209,760 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for janitor pay. Highest: Boston, MA ($46,550).
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- Boston, MA: $46,550
- Seattle, WA: $46,490
- San Francisco, CA: $44,180
- San Jose, CA: $43,870
- New York, NY: $42,840
- Sacramento, CA: $41,450
- Portland, OR: $41,170
- Riverside, CA: $40,860
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.