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Janitor Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$19.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,706/year ($2,726/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 42,300 Janitor jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Janitor salary of $39,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,706 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $39,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,573 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,030 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,301 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,706 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,726 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Minnesota?
- The median Janitor salary in Minnesota is $39,610 per year ($19.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,040 and $46,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $39,610, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $32,706 per year ($2,726 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 42,300 Janitor jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.