Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Resources, Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Tennessee state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective September 1, 2026. These are the ranges Tennessee sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Custodial Worker 1 Class 062221 Grade E | $2,135.00 – $3,195.00 a month $25,620 – $38,340 a year |
| Custodial Worker 2 Class 062222 Grade F | $2,349.00 – $3,519.00 a month $28,188 – $42,228 a year |
Schedule: Alpha Comp Plan salary plan PRI. Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Tennessee Department of Human Resources, Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Tennessee, all employers Sourced
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2011) in Tennessee, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | TN |
|---|---|
| Workers | 38,120 |
| 10th percentile | $26,720 |
| Median | $33,440 |
| 90th percentile | $45,690 |
| National median, government employers | $39,640 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Employers in Tennessee
141 school districts in Tennessee, largest Alamo, Alcoa, Anderson County.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Custodian (schools & public buildings) page.