Janitor Salary in Iowa (2026)
$17.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,263/year ($2,439/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,960 Janitor jobs in Iowa (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Janitor salary of $35,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,263 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $35,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,066 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,707 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,344 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,263 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,439 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Iowa?
- The median Janitor salary in Iowa is $35,380 per year ($17.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,280 and $41,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $35,380, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $29,263 per year ($2,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 23,960 Janitor jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.