Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Tennessee
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Tennessee earn an average of $34,650 a year. That is $4,110 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $38,760. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $37,130.
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Average pay for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,760 | $18.64 |
| Tennessee | $34,650 | $16.66 |
| Missouri | $37,280 | $17.92 |
| Virginia | $36,490 | $17.55 |
| Kentucky | $34,750 | $16.71 |
| Georgia | $34,400 | $16.54 |
| North Carolina | $34,090 | $16.39 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,690
- Pest Control Workers$42,880
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,640
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$35,100
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners make in Tennessee?
The average is $34,650 a year, and the median is $33,440. That is $4,110 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $38,760.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$16.66 an hour on average; the median is $16.08.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($37,130), followed by Jackson, TN ($34,970). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($32,810).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.