Janitorial Wages Rise 26.7% in Five Years as Employers Face 321,800 Openings a Year, Nassco Analysis Finds
Why now
Thesis: Low-wage services show persistent wage growth
Catalyst to watch: Upcoming CPI and wage data
Main risk: Single occupation, limited macro read
Why it matters
Rising janitorial wages reflect wage pressure in low-skill services, a mild inflation input.
Details
BLS data show median janitorial pay increased from $13.98 an hour in 2020 to $17.71 in 2025, while most projected openings over the next decade are expected to occur due to replacement needs rather than net job growth. NEW BERLIN, Wis., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nassco, Inc.'s...
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- prnewswire · 2026-09-28 19:33 UTC