Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Tennessee
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Tennessee have a median of $33,440 a year, below the national $36,840 (−9%); the state ranks 41st of 51 states by median. That is 29% less than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Missouri, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia pay more (up to $35,900 in Missouri) and Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi pay less (down to $28,380 in Mississippi). Tennessee employs 38,120 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 11.6 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.82 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $12.85 | $14.22 | $16.08 | $17.92 | $21.96 | $16.66 | 38,120 | 11.63 | 0.82 |
| Annual | $26,720 | $29,580 | $33,440 | $37,280 | $45,690 | $34,650 | ||||
| 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
- 41st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.82
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.63
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $17.37 | $36,130 | $28,660 | $48,780 | 9,940 | 9.04 | 0.64 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $16.82 | $34,990 | $25,700 | $45,590 | 1,170 | 11.36 | 0.80 |
| Jackson, TN | $16.30 | $33,900 | $23,750 | $46,000 | 740 | 8.72 | 0.61 |
| Morristown, TN | $15.78 | $32,820 | $26,720 | $40,160 | 410 | 8.59 | 0.60 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $15.66 | $32,580 | $25,170 | $44,740 | 8,070 | 13.20 | 0.93 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $15.27 | $31,760 | $27,970 | $42,080 | 4,140 | 15.40 | 1.08 |
| Knoxville, TN | $15.00 | $31,200 | $25,230 | $43,110 | 7,150 | 16.83 | 1.18 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $14.94 | $31,070 | $27,340 | $44,590 | 1,540 | 12.91 | 0.91 |
| Johnson City, TN | $14.62 | $30,420 | $23,160 | $43,720 | 950 | 11.60 | 0.82 |
| Cleveland, TN | $14.16 | $29,450 | $28,110 | $45,650 | ** | ** | ** |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $15.39 | $32,010 | $26,560 | $41,610 | 1,110 | 10.11 | 0.71 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.94 | $31,080 | $24,590 | $44,940 | 1,380 | 9.76 | 0.69 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.80 | $30,780 | $23,900 | $40,140 | 1,270 | 11.04 | 0.78 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.80 | $30,780 | $25,740 | $42,890 | 1,300 | 11.09 | 0.78 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $16.08 | $33,440 | 38,120 | 0.82 |
| Alabama | $14.72 | $30,620 | 25,110 | 0.84 |
| Arkansas | $14.30 | $29,750 | 19,490 | 1.05 |
| Georgia | $16.50 | $34,310 | 55,660 | 0.80 |
| Kentucky | $15.54 | $32,320 | 25,750 | 0.91 |
| Missouri | $17.26 | $35,900 | 41,070 | 0.98 |
| Mississippi | $13.64 | $28,380 | 15,940 | 0.96 |
| North Carolina | $16.59 | $34,500 | 53,330 | 0.76 |
| Virginia | $16.91 | $35,170 | 65,970 | 1.13 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee estimates.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- 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.