Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Vermont
The median for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Vermont is $40,910 a year, somewhat above the national $36,840 (+11%); the state ranks 5th of 51 states by median. That is 27% less than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $45,580 in Massachusetts) and New Hampshire pays less (down to $39,150 in New Hampshire). Vermont employs 5,130 janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 16.9 per 1,000 jobs, the 50th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.19 is close to the national share.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $16.02 | $17.81 | $19.67 | $22.36 | $25.00 | $20.35 | 5,130 | 16.88 | 1.19 |
| Annual | $33,310 | $37,050 | $40,910 | $46,500 | $52,000 | $42,320 | ||||
| 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
- 5th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 50th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.19
- Jobs per 1,000
- 16.88
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont'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 Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $19.77 | $41,130 | $35,580 | $52,000 | 2,190 | 18.23 | 1.28 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $20.62 | $42,890 | $32,170 | $53,610 | 1,510 | 16.87 | 1.19 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $19.35 | $40,240 | $32,170 | $50,150 | 1,370 | 16.06 | 1.13 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $19.67 | $40,910 | 5,130 | 1.19 |
| Massachusetts | $21.91 | $45,580 | 55,490 | 1.07 |
| New Hampshire | $18.82 | $39,150 | 9,420 | 0.97 |
| New York | $20.02 | $41,640 | 195,250 | 1.42 |
See the national page for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Vermont 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 Vermont 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.