Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners does

Clean and maintain public areas in buildings like offices, schools, and hospitals by sweeping, mopping, and removing trash. Ensure facilities meet health and safety standards.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — $39,150/yr
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,510/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $49,100/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $58,430/yr
• Pest Control Workers — $45,250/yr