Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Oregon
The median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Oregon is $39,340 a year, somewhat above the national $36,840 (+7%); the state ranks 8th of 51 states by median. That is 31% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $45,520 in Washington) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $36,110 in Idaho). Oregon employs 25,890 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 13.2 per 1,000 jobs, the 27th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.93 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $16.14 | $17.35 | $18.92 | $22.43 | $26.44 | $20.29 | 25,890 | 13.16 | 0.93 |
| Annual | $33,570 | $36,080 | $39,340 | $46,650 | $55,000 | $42,200 | ||||
| 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
- 8th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 27th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.93
- Jobs per 1,000
- 13.16
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $20.70 | $43,050 | $34,630 | $53,360 | 1,450 | 13.41 | 0.94 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $20.23 | $42,070 | $32,600 | $49,800 | 350 | 11.61 | 0.82 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $19.79 | $41,170 | $35,530 | $58,720 | 14,620 | 12.10 | 0.85 |
| Medford, OR | $18.80 | $39,090 | $31,660 | $50,200 | 1,450 | 16.32 | 1.15 |
| Salem, OR | $18.43 | $38,340 | $32,050 | $53,380 | 2,550 | 13.52 | 0.95 |
| Albany, OR | $18.16 | $37,770 | $31,610 | $49,300 | 590 | 12.43 | 0.87 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $17.96 | $37,350 | $31,860 | $48,510 | 2,290 | 14.52 | 1.02 |
| Corvallis, OR | $17.26 | $35,900 | $31,380 | $47,450 | 700 | 18.04 | 1.27 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18.51 | $38,500 | $30,720 | $48,090 | 1,960 | 17.16 | 1.21 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18.29 | $38,040 | $30,540 | $48,380 | 1,080 | 14.68 | 1.03 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18.09 | $37,630 | $30,700 | $47,440 | 680 | 13.46 | 0.95 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $18.92 | $39,340 | 25,890 | 0.93 |
| California | $19.75 | $41,090 | 234,240 | 0.90 |
| Idaho | $17.36 | $36,110 | 10,800 | 0.89 |
| Nevada | $18.47 | $38,420 | 32,830 | 1.49 |
| Washington | $21.89 | $45,520 | 47,380 | 0.94 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.