Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Hawaii
The median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Hawaii is $37,710 a year, somewhat above the national $36,840 (+2%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. That is 33% less than the median across all occupations in Hawaii ($56,320). Hawaii employs 11,230 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 17.9 per 1,000 jobs, the 39th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.26 means the occupation is more concentrated in Hawaii than nationally.
Hawaii vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Hawaii | Hourly | $14.00 | $14.94 | $18.13 | $22.51 | $24.89 | $19.44 | 11,230 | 17.89 | 1.26 |
| Annual | $29,120 | $31,080 | $37,710 | $46,810 | $51,770 | $40,430 | ||||
| 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
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 39th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.26
- Jobs per 1,000
- 17.89
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Hawaii'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 Hawaii
2 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Hawaii 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $18.66 | $38,810 | $31,080 | $55,680 | 1,240 | 16.80 | 1.18 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $17.67 | $36,760 | $29,120 | $51,020 | 8,090 | 18.13 | 1.28 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $21.17 | $44,030 | $29,400 | $52,910 | 1,900 | 18.01 | 1.27 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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.