The median annual wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in District of Columbia is $38,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,610.
Pay spans roughly $36,080 at the 10th percentile to $47,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.46 per hour. An estimated 14,950 people work as janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $38,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.46 |
| 10th percentile | $36,080 |
| 90th percentile | $47,110 |
| Employment | 14,950 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.