Janitor Salary in Washington, DC
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The median janitor in the Washington area earns $37,840 a year ($18.19 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($36,840). Half of the 59,090 janitors there earn between $35,540 and $42,530.
Median $37,840
10th: $31,72090th: $48,780
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,720 | $28,640 |
| 25th percentile | $35,540 | $32,240 |
| Median | $37,840 | $36,840 |
| 75th percentile | $42,530 | $44,060 |
| 90th percentile | $48,780 | $50,270 |
| Average | $39,660 | $38,760 |
| Jobs | 59,090 | 2,209,760 |
Washington, DC ranks 16th 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.