Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Maine
The median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Maine is $38,940 a year, somewhat above the national $36,840 (+6%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. That is 24% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $39,150. Maine employs 9,180 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 14.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.01 is close to the national share.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $16.60 | $17.45 | $18.72 | $21.92 | $23.73 | $19.83 | 9,180 | 14.33 | 1.01 |
| Annual | $34,530 | $36,300 | $38,940 | $45,600 | $49,360 | $41,250 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.01
- Jobs per 1,000
- 14.33
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine'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 Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $19.45 | $40,460 | $35,940 | $53,610 | 3,820 | 13.26 | 0.93 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $18.39 | $38,240 | $32,240 | $47,360 | 760 | 15.88 | 1.12 |
| Bangor, ME | $17.83 | $37,080 | $32,780 | $47,190 | 1,370 | 19.02 | 1.34 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.74 | $38,980 | $33,710 | $47,900 | 2,060 | 14.50 | 1.02 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.59 | $38,660 | $32,340 | $48,090 | 1,000 | 15.92 | 1.12 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $18.72 | $38,940 | 9,180 | 1.01 |
| New Hampshire | $18.82 | $39,150 | 9,420 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Maine 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 Maine 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.