Janitors and Building Cleaners
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$35,930
~$17/hr · ~$2,994/mo
US Jobs
2.4M
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
1/10
Very Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Very Safe 1/10
The core duties of this occupation are almost entirely physical, involving manual labor in unpredictable and varied environments like schools, hospitals, and construction sites. While AI might assist with minor administrative tasks like supply ordering or scheduling, the primary work of cleaning, disinfecting, and making physical repairs remains a significant barrier to AI and robotic automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IABEST VALUE | $42,390 | Below avg (88.0) | $48,195 |
| Rochester, MN | $43,100 | Below avg (93.0) | $46,365 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $39,330 | Below avg (88.2) | $44,581 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $43,270 | Average (98.9) | $43,758 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $43,290 | Average (99.3) | $43,590 |
| Merced, CA | $43,050 | Average (99.6) | $43,215 |
| Grand Island, NE | $36,690 | Below avg (87.1) | $42,105 |
| Billings, MT | $38,010 | Below avg (90.3) | $42,070 |
| Minot, ND | $37,300 | Below avg (88.7) | $42,059 |
| Boulder, CO | $42,150 | Average (100.6) | $41,893 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,230 | Above avg (110.4) | $41,878 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $35,900 | Below avg (85.9) | $41,788 |
| Bozeman, MT | $41,360 | Average (99.0) | $41,775 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $44,750 | Above avg (107.4) | $41,659 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $36,290 | Below avg (87.2) | $41,626 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
No formal educational credential
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$17/hr
Monthly Income
~$2,994/mo
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)