Top 10 States with the Most Job Security for Cleaners

For janitorial professionals, job security isn’t just about a paycheck—it’s about consistent opportunities, career growth, and market stability. Using the latest labor data, we’ve ranked the top 10 states where cleaner jobs are both stable and growing.

10. Nevada (NV)

• Cleaner Wage: $17.54/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +2.3%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +3.7%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: NV offers a growing market with solid wage potential. Cleaners here benefit from upward mobility and expanding employment opportunities.

9. Oklahoma (OK)

• Cleaner Wage: $14.71/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +2.6%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +4.1%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: With strong cleaner and supervisor job growth, OK provides a stable environment for long-term employment.

8. Idaho (ID)

• Cleaner Wage: $17.00/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +2.1%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +4.6%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: A growing labor pool combined with fast wage growth makes ID an attractive state for job stability and long-term earning potential.

7. Montana (MT)

• Cleaner Wage: $17.98/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +3.4%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +4.2%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: MT tops the list for cleaner job growth. This booming market ensures both security and opportunity for career advancement.

6. New Mexico (NM)

• Cleaner Wage: $16.17/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +3.4%
• Supervisor Job Growth: -2.4%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: NM’s market is expanding for cleaners. Despite a mixed supervisor trend, the abundant cleaner roles provide steady employment.
  

5. Michigan (MI)

• Cleaner Wage: $16.83/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +1.7%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +3.9%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: MI combines strong wage growth with steady job expansion, giving cleaners a dependable market for the next few years.

4. Washington (WA)

• Cleaner Wage: $21.02/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +1.1%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +1.6%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: WA offers top-tier pay and a competitive, stable market. Cleaners here enjoy both excellent current earnings and long-term security.

3. Massachusetts (MA)

• Cleaner Wage: $21.43/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): +0.4%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +0.3%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: MA provides the highest wages for cleaners and strong growth potential. Even in a slower job growth market, earnings remain top-tier.

2. Alaska (AK)

• Cleaner Wage: $18.77/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): -0.9%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +3.5%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: Despite a slight decline in cleaner jobs, AK’s high wages and strong supervisor premiums make it a secure place for career-minded cleaners.

1. Maine (ME)

• Cleaner Wage: $18.54/hr
• Job Growth (CAGR): -2.2%
• Supervisor Job Growth: +5.5%
  
  
• Why It’s Secure: ME earns the top spot due to strong wage growth and supervisor opportunity. While cleaner jobs slightly decline, the market remains highly favorable for long-term career security.
  
  

 Key Takeaways for Cleaners:

• Focus on states with growing cleaner jobs for job security.
• Supervisor premiums can significantly boost lifetime earnings.
• Balance current wages, job stability, and career advancement opportunities when choosing your next location.

Want the full picture? Download the complete 2025 Cleaner Wage Growth Report and see which states offer the fastest-growing earning potential.

Data Sources & Methodology

Primary Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Coverage: 2019–2024 • All 50 states + DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam
Occupations: SOC 37-2011 & SOC 37-1011