Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary
in Baton Rouge, LA
- Middle 50%
- $24,220–$35,120
- vs U.S. median
- -22%
- Metro rank
- #500 of 527
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the Baton Rouge, LA metro earn a median of $28,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,300 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% below the U.S. median of $36,840 and 1% below the LA statewide median of $28,930. It ranks #500 of 527 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Hammond, LA | $31,200 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $31,020 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,020 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $29,620 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $28,810 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,750 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,580 |
| Lafayette, LA | $28,460 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
Your salary stays in your browser.
RELATED JOBS IN BATON ROUGE
Questions
What is the average Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $28,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,300 jobs pay between $24,220 and $35,120. The 10th percentile is $22,210 and the 90th is $42,830.
Is Baton Rouge a high-paying metro for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
That is 22% below the U.S. median of $36,840 and 1% below the LA statewide median of $28,930. It ranks #500 of 527 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make an hour in Baton Rouge?
About $13.79 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $28,690 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $11.64–$16.88 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.