What do Houston janitors earn compared to other cities?
A. A janitor in Houston earns approximately $5.30 per hour, does not have any benefits such as health insurance, and can only work part-time (on average, about 4 hours per night). Janitors in many other cities — such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and many others — work full time, have wages near or above $10 per hour, and have full, employer-paid family health insurance. For example, a janitor in downtown Chicago — many of whom work for the same cleaning companies that do business in Houston — has a top wage of $13.40 per hour, family health insurance paid for by his or her employer, and works full time.
