Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Pennsylvania
At $36,520 a year, the median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Pennsylvania is close to the national median of $36,840 (−1%); Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. That is 27% less than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, New York, New Jersey and Maryland pay more (up to $41,640 in New York) and Ohio, Delaware and West Virginia pay less (down to $30,980 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 86,920 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 14.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.01 is close to the national share.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $13.49 | $14.94 | $17.56 | $20.74 | $23.19 | $18.16 | 86,920 | 14.33 | 1.01 |
| Annual | $28,060 | $31,070 | $36,520 | $43,140 | $48,240 | $37,780 | ||||
| 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
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th 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 Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $18.12 | $37,700 | $28,830 | $51,920 | 6,500 | 17.22 | 1.21 |
| Lebanon, PA | $18.00 | $37,430 | $28,740 | $46,170 | 1,040 | 19.32 | 1.36 |
| Reading, PA | $17.92 | $37,270 | $27,580 | $51,560 | 2,380 | 13.64 | 0.96 |
| Williamsport, PA | $17.86 | $37,140 | $26,060 | $47,940 | 760 | 15.35 | 1.08 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $17.75 | $36,930 | $30,160 | $49,890 | 40,790 | 14.08 | 0.99 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $17.65 | $36,710 | $28,210 | $46,370 | 4,240 | 12.65 | 0.89 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $17.58 | $36,570 | $28,350 | $47,570 | 3,400 | 13.32 | 0.94 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $17.55 | $36,500 | $28,150 | $48,480 | 16,140 | 14.48 | 1.02 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $17.50 | $36,390 | $27,780 | $46,780 | 2,490 | 13.58 | 0.96 |
| State College, PA | $17.23 | $35,850 | $28,680 | $45,240 | 1,360 | 19.74 | 1.39 |
| Lancaster, PA | $17.16 | $35,690 | $27,740 | $46,110 | 3,680 | 14.60 | 1.03 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $17.02 | $35,410 | $28,150 | $46,950 | 440 | 13.63 | 0.96 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $16.90 | $35,150 | $27,300 | $48,150 | 800 | 13.26 | 0.93 |
| Erie, PA | $16.27 | $33,840 | $25,450 | $45,860 | 1,780 | 14.78 | 1.04 |
| Altoona, PA | $15.97 | $33,220 | $24,210 | $44,610 | 800 | 13.61 | 0.96 |
| Johnstown, PA | $14.38 | $29,910 | $22,880 | $44,720 | 760 | 15.83 | 1.11 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $17.47 | $36,340 | $26,710 | $46,390 | 2,600 | 13.83 | 0.97 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $17.01 | $35,380 | $27,520 | $46,530 | 2,040 | 15.79 | 1.11 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.69 | $34,710 | $25,740 | $46,340 | 2,020 | 14.40 | 1.01 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.63 | $34,590 | $23,930 | $44,990 | 2,250 | 15.06 | 1.06 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $17.56 | $36,520 | 86,920 | 1.01 |
| Delaware | $16.98 | $35,320 | 9,220 | 1.34 |
| Maryland | $17.61 | $36,620 | 40,390 | 1.03 |
| New Jersey | $18.09 | $37,630 | 67,660 | 1.11 |
| New York | $20.02 | $41,640 | 195,250 | 1.42 |
| Ohio | $17.26 | $35,900 | 72,540 | 0.92 |
| West Virginia | $14.90 | $30,980 | 9,340 | 0.94 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.