Where do most janitors work?


Where do most janitors work? Janitors are also known as custodians. Most janitors work in office buildings, schools, hospitals or other large buildings that need to remain clean and sanitary.


Why are janitors underpaid?

Since minimum wage is $7.25 ( figuring 40 hr weeks minimum w/ no overtime and 2080 hours per year) the average janitor makes between between $15-16k for working just that position. Few janitors are paid more than minimum wage as it is considered an unskilled position regardless of the hazards involved.


Can a janitor be a millionaire?

A community in Vermont was surprised in 2015 when Ronald Read, a retired gas station attendant and janitor, turned out to have been worth nearly $8 million upon his death -- and left about $5 million to his local library and hospital.


Can a janitor make 100k a year?

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a janitor. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a janitor is $26,330. Even janitors in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $33,000 per year.