Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Georgia
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Georgia have a median of $34,310 a year, below the national $36,840 (−7%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. That is 29% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, North Carolina and Florida pay more (up to $34,500 in North Carolina) and Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama pay less (down to $30,620 in Alabama). Georgia employs 55,660 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 11.4 per 1,000 jobs, the 11th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $12.55 | $14.07 | $16.50 | $18.02 | $21.34 | $16.54 | 55,660 | 11.39 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $26,110 | $29,270 | $34,310 | $37,470 | $44,390 | $34,400 | ||||
| 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
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 11th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.39
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $17.28 | $35,940 | $27,920 | $45,450 | 30,900 | 10.69 | 0.75 |
| Savannah, GA | $16.24 | $33,770 | $24,770 | $45,380 | 2,210 | 11.14 | 0.78 |
| Hinesville, GA | $16.05 | $33,390 | $26,730 | $53,230 | 290 | 14.40 | 1.01 |
| Gainesville, GA | $16.03 | $33,350 | $26,740 | $42,330 | 1,340 | 12.88 | 0.91 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $16.00 | $33,280 | $23,560 | $43,270 | 770 | 10.12 | 0.71 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $15.47 | $32,170 | $26,000 | $39,910 | 1,090 | 11.34 | 0.80 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $15.27 | $31,760 | $27,970 | $42,080 | 4,140 | 15.40 | 1.08 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $15.17 | $31,560 | $23,420 | $37,700 | 760 | 16.31 | 1.15 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $14.72 | $30,630 | $23,330 | $41,240 | 3,350 | 14.46 | 1.02 |
| Dalton, GA | $14.67 | $30,520 | $23,550 | $38,290 | 550 | 8.37 | 0.59 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $14.60 | $30,380 | $23,520 | $38,310 | 1,520 | 15.98 | 1.12 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $14.58 | $30,320 | $21,610 | $38,170 | 1,450 | 12.46 | 0.88 |
| Albany, GA | $14.43 | $30,000 | $22,270 | $36,380 | 690 | 11.75 | 0.83 |
| Rome, GA | $14.25 | $29,630 | $27,490 | $37,280 | ** | ** | ** |
| Valdosta, GA | $14.17 | $29,480 | $23,510 | $37,670 | 840 | 15.50 | 1.09 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $15.67 | $32,590 | $24,690 | $43,020 | 2,230 | 11.89 | 0.84 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $15.00 | $31,200 | $23,230 | $44,700 | 1,510 | 17.08 | 1.20 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $14.51 | $30,180 | $21,610 | $41,180 | 1,800 | 12.96 | 0.91 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $14.30 | $29,750 | $23,160 | $43,930 | 2,420 | 12.58 | 0.89 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $16.50 | $34,310 | 55,660 | 0.80 |
| Alabama | $14.72 | $30,620 | 25,110 | 0.84 |
| Florida | $16.58 | $34,490 | 131,900 | 0.93 |
| North Carolina | $16.59 | $34,500 | 53,330 | 0.76 |
| South Carolina | $14.99 | $31,180 | 30,100 | 0.92 |
| 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 Georgia 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 Georgia estimates.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- 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.