SOC 372012

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

National Median

$34,660

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$34,660

Entry Level (10th pct)

$26,800

Experienced (90th pct)

$47,590

Total Employed

854,910

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$26,800 - $29,630
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$29,630 - $38,510
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$38,510 - $47,590

Highest Paying Locations for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Urban Honolulu, HI

$55,800

+61.0% vs national

Hawaii

$51,530

+48.7% vs national

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

$51,240

+47.8% vs national

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

$48,030

+38.6% vs national

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

$45,850

+32.3% vs national

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Urban Honolulu, HI	$55,800	6,440
Hawaii	$51,530	11,190
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$51,240	2,390
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$48,030	2,360
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$45,850	20,240
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$45,670	13,510
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$45,640	5,130
Nevada	$44,920	23,600
Napa, CA	$43,940	1,010
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$43,090	42,610
New York	$42,890	45,640
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$42,860	9,390
Vallejo, CA	$42,760	900
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$41,600	34,320
California	$40,200	103,480
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$39,650	1,720
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$39,640	2,870
Washington	$39,410	18,720
District of Columbia	$38,990	4,050
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$38,920	9,940
Modesto, CA	$38,900	1,010
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$38,850	11,050
Salinas, CA	$38,790	1,920
Boulder, CO	$38,470	680
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$38,230	5,930
Massachusetts	$38,150	15,580
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$38,090	5,620
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$38,010	10,020
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$37,950	7,220
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$37,950	560
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$37,720	260
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$37,670	440
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$37,640	7,160
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$37,530	1,800
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$37,530	1,040
Reno, NV	$37,530	2,030
Portland-South Portland, ME	$37,450	2,330
Barnstable Town, MA	$37,400	1,000
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$37,350	1,640
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$37,350	1,410
Colorado	$37,240	16,560
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$37,190	1,060
Jackson, MI	$37,180	270
Anchorage, AK	$37,150	1,080
Ithaca, NY	$37,140	260
Vermont	$37,140	2,270
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$37,120	700
Vineland, NJ	$37,110	340
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$37,100	760
Alaska	$37,070	2,310

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?

The national median annual salary for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $34,660, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss is Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median salary of $55,800.

How much can an experienced Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make?

Top-earning Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss (90th percentile) make $47,590 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.