DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 4,900 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 2,199,900 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell, WA | $37,440 | +83.1% | 30 | 1 |
| Cicero, IL | $35,360 | +72.9% | 15 | 1 |
| Fremont, CA | $35,360 | +72.9% | 31 | 1 |
| Hyannis, MA | $27,914 | +36.5% | 25 | 2 |
| Glendale, CA | $25,480 | +24.6% | 19 | 1 |
| Enfield, NE | $24,960 | +22.1% | 18 | 1 |
| Chicago, IL | $24,960 | +22.1% | 10 | 2 |
| Irvine, CA | $24,960 | +22.1% | 26 | 1 |
| Yucaipa, CA | $24,960 | +22.1% | 12 | 1 |
| Lino Lakes, MI | $22,880 | +11.9% | 13 | 1 |
| Orlando, FL | $22,880 | +11.9% | 49 | 5 |
| Frederick, MA | $22,714 | +11.1% | 14 | 3 |
| Sparks, NE | $21,840 | +6.8% | 15 | 2 |
| New Carrollton, MA | $21,362 | +4.5% | 45 | 1 |
| Ruskin, FL | $20,800 | +1.7% | 23 | 1 |
| Ocala, FL | $19,531 | -4.5% | 15 | 1 |
| Memphis, TN | $18,720 | -8.4% | 27 | 1 |
| Alexandria, VA | $18,720 | -8.4% | 31 | 1 |
| DALLAS, TX | $18,720 | -8.4% | 29 | 1 |
| MORRISVILLE, NC | $17,222 | -15.8% | 10 | 1 |
| Anderson, SC | $16,890 | -17.4% | 98 | 1 |
| Apex, NC | $16,786 | -17.9% | 18 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $37,440 | -14.4% | 49 |
| Illinois | $35,360 | -4.5% | 29 |
| Colorado | $27,276 | -26.8% | 9 |
| New York | $26,718 | -33.1% | 6 |
| California | $25,480 | -34.1% | 123 |
| Arkansas | $25,106 | -15% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $24,960 | -30.3% | 66 |
| Maryland | $23,660 | -34.4% | 14 |
| Massachusetts | $23,546 | -47.2% | 123 |
| Wyoming | $23,411 | -34.2% | 2 |
| Michigan | $22,880 | -34.6% | 25 |
| Utah | $22,225 | -26.9% | 2 |
| Georgia | $21,480 | -35.2% | 4 |
| Missouri | $21,424 | -37.1% | 1 |
| Oregon | $21,000 | -44.1% | 3 |
| Florida | $20,800 | -34.1% | 119 |
| New Jersey | $20,575 | -44.9% | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $19,656 | -44.9% | 3 |
| Montana | $19,469 | -47.9% | 1 |
| Indiana | $19,219 | -45.5% | 2 |
| Ohio | $19,198 | -44.7% | 1 |
| Texas | $18,720 | -40.1% | 40 |
| Virginia | $18,720 | -44.9% | 45 |
| Tennessee | $18,720 | -40% | 27 |
| Oklahoma | $17,743 | -42% | 4 |
| North Carolina | $16,973 | -48% | 52 |
| South Carolina | $16,890 | -42.9% | 111 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Defender Services, Inc. | None | $16,890 |
| IH SERVICES, INC | None | $17,285 |
| Controlled Contamination Services | None | $35,360 |
| GDI Services Inc. | None | $31,200 |
| HES FACILITIES, LLC | None | $20,446 |
| Millard Mall Services, Inc. | None | $19,240 |
| Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC | None | $22,880 |
| Service Keepers Maintenance Inc. | Not specified | N/A |
| HER SERVICES | None | N/A |
| United Maintenance Company, Inc. | None | $24,960 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is Administrative and Support Services at $23,413.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 4,900 DOL filings, the median salary for a Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $20,446, ranging from $18,034 to $24,960.
The 90th percentile salary is $49,040 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Bothell, WA offers the highest median at $37,440.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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