Salary guide, May 2025
Sanitation Technician pay in Texas
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The median annual wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Texas was $33,010 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $27,740 and $37,930.
The Texas median is $3,830 below the national median of $36,840, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Sanitation Technician is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about texas?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,450 | $27,740 | $33,010 | $37,930 | $45,950 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.28 | $13.34 | $15.87 | $18.24 | $22.09 |
BLS estimated 184,840 workers employed in this occupation in Texas. Location quotient: 0.92.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,640 | $32,240 | $36,840 | $44,060 | $50,270 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.77 | $15.50 | $17.71 | $21.18 | $24.17 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $27,410 | $31,230 | $36,240 |
| May 2025 | $27,740 | $33,010 | $37,930 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, Texas. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | $30,020 | $26,520 to $35,770 |
| San Angelo, TX | $29,380 | $24,710 to $35,700 |
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