Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Tennessee
The median pay for a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Tennessee is $31,220/year ($15.01/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $31K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $31K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by metro in Tennessee
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $35K | +12% | 10,290 |
| Morristown | $33K | +7% | 420 |
| Cleveland | $32K | +2% | 460 |
| Memphis | $32K | +1% | 7,070 |
| Jackson | $31K | -1% | 790 |
| Clarksville | $31K | -2% | 1,250 |
| Chattanooga | $30K | -3% | 3,990 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $30K | -3% | 1,710 |
| Johnson City | $30K | -4% | 910 |
| Knoxville | $29K | -6% | 6,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make in Tennessee?
The median is $31,220 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,660, and experienced janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners can clear $43,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $31K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,260/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 53.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners salary go in Tennessee?
Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners salary is worth about $34,774 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.