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Janitor Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$16.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,049/year ($2,421/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,120 Janitor jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Janitor salary of $33,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $29,049 — an effective tax rate of 13.1%.
| Gross (median) | $33,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,833 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,558 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,049 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,421 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Tennessee?
- The median Janitor salary in Tennessee is $33,440 per year ($16.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,580 and $37,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $33,440, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $29,049 per year ($2,421 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.1%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 38,120 Janitor jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.