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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

+2.0%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

351,300

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Slower than average

What This Means

Employment of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners is projected to grow +2.0% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 351,300 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $35,930 as of the latest data. About 2,199,900 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

High School Diploma