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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Michigan City, IN

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Michigan City, IN have a median annual salary of $34,880, with 700 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $27,400 at the 10th percentile to $45,440 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$34,880

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$16.77

Employment

700

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$27,400
10th
$29,920
25th
$34,880
Median
$38,600
75th
$45,440
90th

Local compared with national

Michigan City, IN

$34,880

Median annual · 2025

United States

$36,840

Median annual · 2025

The Michigan City, IN median is 5.3% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $1,960).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 3.0
  2. 2.SpeakingImportance 3.0
  3. 3.Critical ThinkingImportance 2.8
  4. 4.MonitoringImportance 2.8
  5. 5.CoordinationImportance 2.8
  6. 6.Time ManagementImportance 2.8
  7. 7.Active LearningImportance 2.6
  8. 8.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.6
  9. 9.Reading ComprehensionImportance 2.5
  10. 10.Service OrientationImportance 2.5
  11. 11.WritingImportance 2.4
  12. 12.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.4

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • Eko
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Squeegee

Common tasks

  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
  • Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
  • Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
  • Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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