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Janitor Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$17.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,179/year ($2,598/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,270 Janitor jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Janitor salary of $37,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,179 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,854 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$979 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,179 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,598 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Rhode Island?
- The median Janitor salary in Rhode Island is $37,310 per year ($17.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,240 and $46,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $37,310, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $31,179 per year ($2,598 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 7,270 Janitor jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.