Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners earn a median $30,620 a year, well below the national median of $36,840 (−17%); the state ranks 48th of 51 states by median. That is 33% less than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee pay more (up to $34,490 in Florida) and Mississippi pays less (down to $28,380 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 25,110 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 11.9 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.84 is close to the national share.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $11.29 | $13.47 | $14.72 | $17.35 | $19.75 | $15.51 | 25,110 | 11.88 | 0.84 |
| Annual | $23,490 | $28,020 | $30,620 | $36,080 | $41,080 | $32,260 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.77 | $15.50 | $17.71 | $21.18 | $24.17 | $18.64 | 2,209,760 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,640 | $32,240 | $36,840 | $44,060 | $50,270 | $38,760 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 48th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.84
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.88
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $16.16 | $33,600 | $23,870 | $42,810 | 2,850 | 10.70 | 0.75 |
| Birmingham, AL | $16.04 | $33,370 | $25,080 | $43,730 | 5,760 | 11.08 | 0.78 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $15.52 | $32,280 | $24,900 | $41,620 | 1,120 | 10.34 | 0.73 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $15.39 | $32,010 | $26,710 | $39,390 | 1,330 | 15.31 | 1.08 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $14.65 | $30,470 | $23,970 | $43,070 | 970 | 13.31 | 0.94 |
| Montgomery, AL | $14.64 | $30,450 | $21,960 | $38,850 | 2,120 | 12.81 | 0.90 |
| Mobile, AL | $14.63 | $30,420 | $22,740 | $38,990 | 2,500 | 14.48 | 1.02 |
| Decatur, AL | $14.62 | $30,410 | $26,720 | $37,090 | 1,080 | 17.70 | 1.25 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $14.58 | $30,320 | $21,610 | $38,170 | 1,450 | 12.46 | 0.88 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $14.20 | $29,540 | $23,270 | $37,150 | 750 | 13.43 | 0.95 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $14.20 | $29,530 | $23,690 | $38,110 | 520 | 11.89 | 0.84 |
| Gadsden, AL | $13.81 | $28,730 | $22,790 | $35,690 | 320 | 9.70 | 0.68 |
| Dothan, AL | $13.60 | $28,290 | $22,250 | $36,400 | 740 | 12.15 | 0.86 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.45 | $30,060 | $23,090 | $39,140 | 660 | 9.76 | 0.69 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $14.38 | $29,900 | $23,880 | $43,540 | 910 | 10.88 | 0.77 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $13.92 | $28,950 | $22,830 | $37,460 | 1,620 | 10.61 | 0.75 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $13.60 | $28,280 | $22,210 | $36,470 | 830 | 12.87 | 0.91 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $14.72 | $30,620 | 25,110 | 0.84 |
| Florida | $16.58 | $34,490 | 131,900 | 0.93 |
| Georgia | $16.50 | $34,310 | 55,660 | 0.80 |
| Mississippi | $13.64 | $28,380 | 15,940 | 0.96 |
| Tennessee | $16.08 | $33,440 | 38,120 | 0.82 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.