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Janitor Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$13.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,932/year ($2,078/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,610 Janitor jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Janitor salary of $28,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,932 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $28,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,292 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,213 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$493 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,932 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,078 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Louisiana?
- The median Janitor salary in Louisiana is $28,930 per year ($13.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,510 and $34,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $28,930, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $24,932 per year ($2,078 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 27,610 Janitor jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.