Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Montana
At $37,110 a year, the median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Montana is close to the national median of $36,840 (+1%); Montana ranks 20th of 51 states by median. That is 24% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota pays more (up to $37,750 in North Dakota) and Idaho, Wyoming and South Dakota pay less (down to $35,480 in South Dakota). Montana employs 8,320 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 16.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.14 is close to the national share.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $13.76 | $16.22 | $17.84 | $21.18 | $23.29 | $18.59 | 8,320 | 16.26 | 1.14 |
| Annual | $28,620 | $33,730 | $37,110 | $44,050 | $48,450 | $38,670 | ||||
| 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
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.14
- Jobs per 1,000
- 16.26
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana'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 Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $19.95 | $41,490 | $30,840 | $54,920 | 1,180 | 16.28 | 1.15 |
| Missoula, MT | $18.14 | $37,730 | $29,010 | $48,070 | 1,170 | 17.38 | 1.22 |
| Billings, MT | $18.05 | $37,550 | $28,720 | $49,120 | 1,390 | 14.86 | 1.05 |
| Helena, MT | $17.79 | $36,990 | $28,620 | $47,620 | 750 | 16.80 | 1.18 |
| Great Falls, MT | $17.27 | $35,920 | $28,390 | $46,150 | 590 | 16.22 | 1.14 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.56 | $36,520 | $28,120 | $46,840 | 1,320 | 15.67 | 1.10 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.31 | $36,000 | $28,730 | $46,470 | 570 | 14.51 | 1.02 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.27 | $35,930 | $26,870 | $47,700 | 1,220 | 20.36 | 1.43 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $17.84 | $37,110 | 8,320 | 1.14 |
| Idaho | $17.36 | $36,110 | 10,800 | 0.89 |
| North Dakota | $18.15 | $37,750 | 6,720 | 1.10 |
| South Dakota | $17.06 | $35,480 | 8,630 | 1.33 |
| Wyoming | $17.33 | $36,050 | 4,760 | 1.19 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Montana 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 Montana 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.