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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Role Overview

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Massachusetts $44,570
Washington $43,720
New York $39,920
Alaska $39,040
California $38,640
Vermont $38,630
Maine $38,560
District of Columbia $38,390
Minnesota $38,320
New Hampshire $37,860
Oregon $37,550
Montana $37,390
New Jersey $37,320
Colorado $37,270
Hawaii $37,120

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$35,930

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.0%

Avg. annual openings

351.3k

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