Janitor Salary in Providence, RI
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The median janitor in the Providence area earns $38,160 a year ($18.35 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($36,840) and 2% above the Rhode Island median ($37,310). Half of the 9,660 janitors there earn between $34,540 and $46,710.
Median $38,160
10th: $31,45090th: $52,520
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,450 | $31,430 | $28,640 |
| 25th percentile | $34,540 | $33,240 | $32,240 |
| Median | $38,160 | $37,310 | $36,840 |
| 75th percentile | $46,710 | $46,240 | $44,060 |
| 90th percentile | $52,520 | $51,050 | $50,270 |
| Average | $41,230 | $40,390 | $38,760 |
| Jobs | 9,660 | 7,270 | 2,209,760 |
Providence, RI ranks 15th 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.