Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Texas
The median pay for a janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Texas is $31,230/year ($15.02/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $31K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $31K. Top earners bring in $41K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by metro in Texas
26 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $36K | +15% | 15,240 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $35K | +11% | 47,980 |
| Midland | $34K | +9% | 1,190 |
| Odessa | $34K | +9% | 720 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $33K | +4% | 14,930 |
| Amarillo | $31K | -1% | 1,970 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $30K | -3% | 1,890 |
| Waco | $30K | -3% | 1,870 |
| Sherman-Denison | $30K | -3% | 1,370 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $30K | -3% | 47,130 |
| College Station-Bryan | $30K | -3% | 1,350 |
| Killeen-Temple | $30K | -4% | 2,610 |
| Tyler | $30K | -4% | 1,800 |
| Longview | $30K | -4% | 1,500 |
| Corpus Christi | $30K | -5% | 2,880 |
| Lubbock | $30K | -5% | 2,560 |
| Wichita Falls | $30K | -5% | 990 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $30K | -5% | 3,960 |
| Abilene | $29K | -7% | 990 |
| San Angelo | $29K | -7% | 650 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $29K | -8% | 2,380 |
| Eagle Pass | $29K | -8% | 360 |
| El Paso | $28K | -9% | 5,470 |
| Victoria | $28K | -9% | 420 |
| Texarkana | $28K | -10% | 660 |
| Laredo | $27K | -14% | 1,540 |
Showing 1–10 of 26 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make in Texas?
The median is $31,230 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,860, and experienced janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners can clear $41,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $31K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,261/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 62.6% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $34,135 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.