Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Nevada
The median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Nevada is $38,420 a year, somewhat above the national $36,840 (+4%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 19% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California and Oregon pay more (up to $41,090 in California) and Arizona, Idaho and Utah pay less (down to $32,200 in Utah). Nevada employs 32,830 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 21.2 per 1,000 jobs, the 23rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.49 means the occupation is more concentrated in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $13.16 | $15.12 | $18.47 | $23.11 | $24.73 | $19.16 | 32,830 | 21.16 | 1.49 |
| Annual | $27,370 | $31,450 | $38,420 | $48,070 | $51,430 | $39,860 | ||||
| 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
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 23rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.49
- Jobs per 1,000
- 21.16
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $18.90 | $39,310 | $27,350 | $54,780 | 26,480 | 23.29 | 1.64 |
| Reno, NV | $17.89 | $37,220 | $27,740 | $46,540 | 4,410 | 16.00 | 1.13 |
| Carson City, NV | $17.77 | $36,960 | $28,400 | $47,880 | 360 | 11.15 | 0.78 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $17.53 | $36,450 | $26,720 | $51,120 | 1,490 | 16.64 | 1.17 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $18.47 | $38,420 | 32,830 | 1.49 |
| Arizona | $17.42 | $36,220 | 38,290 | 0.83 |
| California | $19.75 | $41,090 | 234,240 | 0.90 |
| Idaho | $17.36 | $36,110 | 10,800 | 0.89 |
| Oregon | $18.92 | $39,340 | 25,890 | 0.93 |
| Utah | $15.48 | $32,200 | 24,710 | 1.00 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.