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Careers / Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
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Janitors and Building Cleaners |
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Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.
Most janitors and building cleaners work indoors. However, some work outdoors part of the time, sweeping walkways, mowing lawns, and removing snow. Because office buildings often are cleaned while they are empty, many cleaners work evening hours. The work can be physically demanding and sometimes dirty and unpleasant.
Most janitors and building cleaners learn on the job. Formal education is not required.
The median hourly wage for janitors and building cleaners was $11.27 in May 2015.
Employment of janitors and building cleaners is projected to 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Many new jobs are expected in facilities related to healthcare, an industry that is expected to grow rapidly.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for janitors and building cleaners.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of janitors and building cleaners with similar occupations.
Learn more about janitors and building cleaners by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
Services to Buildings and Dwellings |
883,270 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools |
320,670 |
Real Estate |
71,950 |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
71,910 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
69,370 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
66,530 |
Employment Services |
50,160 |
Traveler Accommodation |
44,660 |
Restaurants and Other Eating Places |
31,220 |
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries |
30,830 |
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Interesting Fact |
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Danny DeVito once worked as a janitor. |
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