The median annual wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Ames, IA is $34,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,050.
Pay spans roughly $29,090 at the 10th percentile to $45,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.45 per hour. An estimated 980 people work as janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $34,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.45 |
| 10th percentile | $29,090 |
| 90th percentile | $45,730 |
| Employment | 980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.