Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Janitor jobs in Durham, NC

3,150 janitors employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.59/hour ($36,590/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median janitor salary in Durham, NC is $17.59/hour ($36,590/year), with a typical range of $32,760 to $39,590 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.59/hour ($36,590/year)	BLS

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Janitor pay in Durham, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Durham metro. Half of Janitors earn inside that band.

25th$32,760 Median$36,590 75th$39,590 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 37-2011, Janitor). Full Janitor salary guide →

What is a Janitor salary in Durham?

The median janitor salary in Durham, NC is $17.59/hour ($36,590/year), with a typical range of $32,760 to $39,590 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,150 janitors employed in the Durham metro area.

Janitor pay bands in Durham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Janitor

Typical lead band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $33,845–$45,517
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Janitor

Typical mid level band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $30,003–$40,907
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Janitor

Typical staff band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $33,845–$44,859
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Janitor

Typical lead band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $30,003–$40,907
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Janitor

Typical senior band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $33,845–$41,566
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Janitor Career Ladder — Durham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Durham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Janitor0–2 yrs$26,344
Mid Janitor2–5 yrs$34,760
Senior Janitor5–8 yrs$43,908
Staff Janitor8–12 yrs$53,055
Lead Janitor12+ yrs$62,203

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 37-2011, Janitor).

Employers in the Janitor hiring market in Durham

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Durham post Janitor jobs

Employers in the Durham metro typically post Janitor roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Janitor in Durham, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Janitor earn in Durham, NC?: Median $17.59/hour ($36,590/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $32,760–$39,590. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Janitor jobs are there in Durham?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,150 Janitor roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Durham employers use for Janitor?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Janitor jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Janitor openings in Durham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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