Janitor Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median janitor in the Richmond area earns $34,200 a year ($16.44 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($36,840) and 3% below the Virginia median ($35,170). Half of the 9,270 janitors there earn between $29,480 and $37,930.
Median $34,200
10th: $28,66090th: $45,850
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,660 | $28,290 | $28,640 |
| 25th percentile | $29,480 | $30,020 | $32,240 |
| Median | $34,200 | $35,170 | $36,840 |
| 75th percentile | $37,930 | $38,730 | $44,060 |
| 90th percentile | $45,850 | $47,240 | $50,270 |
| Average | $35,220 | $36,490 | $38,760 |
| Jobs | 9,270 | 65,970 | 2,209,760 |
Richmond, VA ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for janitor pay. Highest: Boston, MA ($46,550).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $33,580
- 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
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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.