Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner Salary
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners earn a median $35,510 a year nationally. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
U.S. median
$35,510
$17.07 per hour
Range
$27,640 – $48,570
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
860,670
across the U.S.
▲2.5%
Pay trend: The median for maids and housekeeping cleaners in the U.S. rose from $34,660 (May 2024) to $35,510 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What maids and housekeeping cleaners do
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.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.6% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 175,500
- Self-employed
- 14%
Employment of maids and housekeeping cleaners is projected to grow 0.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 175,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,712
per year · effective tax rate 13.5%
$2,559Monthly
$1,280Twice a month
$1,181Every 2 weeks
$14.77Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,081
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,202
- Medicare (1.45%)$515
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,712
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,640 | $13.29 | $24,372 |
| 25th percentile | $30,350 | $14.59 | $26,566 |
| Median (50th) | $35,510 | $17.07 | $30,712 |
| 75th percentile | $39,590 | $19.03 | $33,991 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,570 | $23.35 | $41,206 |
Best cities for maids and housekeeping cleaners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas, NV | $48,140 | $40,860 | $40,773 | 20,800 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $53,850 | $42,886 | $38,650 | 6,540 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $48,200 | $39,341 | $35,627 | 5,620 |
| 4 | Atlantic City, NJ | $40,690 | $34,168 | $34,563 | 2,730 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $44,900 | $38,257 | $34,425 | 9,030 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $46,590 | $38,156 | $33,004 | 12,990 |
| 7 | Omaha, NE | $35,170 | $29,718 | $32,334 | 2,690 |
| 8 | Durham, NC | $37,300 | $31,171 | $31,947 | 2,690 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $34,920 | $29,534 | $31,914 | 5,030 |
| 10 | New York, NY | $44,010 | $35,762 | $31,771 | 40,030 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $43,530 | $35,860 | $31,576 | 34,440 |
| 12 | Milwaukee, WI | $36,280 | $30,516 | $31,480 | 3,850 |
| 13 | St. Louis, MO | $35,250 | $29,784 | $31,323 | 6,630 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $34,650 | $29,851 | $31,300 | 6,360 |
| 15 | Cleveland, OH | $33,970 | $29,323 | $31,220 | 5,780 |
| 16 | San Diego, CA | $42,150 | $34,824 | $31,124 | 10,400 |
| 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | $37,060 | $31,256 | $30,987 | 3,650 |
| 18 | Providence, RI | $37,390 | $31,438 | $30,890 | 3,510 |
| 19 | Nashville, TN | $34,200 | $29,660 | $30,787 | 7,100 |
| 20 | Denver, CO | $38,900 | $32,433 | $30,660 | 8,890 |
| 21 | Grand Rapids, MI | $35,300 | $29,294 | $30,660 | 3,040 |
| 22 | Riverside, CA | $39,200 | $32,610 | $30,637 | 9,710 |
| 23 | Columbus, OH | $33,770 | $29,168 | $30,552 | 5,170 |
| 24 | Minneapolis, MN | $38,600 | $31,949 | $30,479 | 8,110 |
| 25 | Sacramento, CA | $38,730 | $32,258 | $30,240 | 5,900 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Urban Honolulu, HI — $53,850
- San Jose, CA — $48,200
- Las Vegas, NV — $48,140
- San Francisco, CA — $46,590
- Seattle, WA — $44,900
- New York, NY — $44,010
- Los Angeles, CA — $43,530
- San Diego, CA — $42,150
- Atlantic City, NJ — $40,690
- Boston, MA — $39,470
- Riverside, CA — $39,200
- Portland, OR — $39,000
- Denver, CO — $38,900
- Sacramento, CA — $38,730
- Minneapolis, MN — $38,600
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $51,600 | +0.1% | $41,241 | $38,600 – $62,020 | 11,120 |
| Nevada | $46,550 | +3.6% | $39,583 | $30,000 – $56,400 | 24,380 |
| California | $42,660 | +6.1% | $35,207 | $35,680 – $63,450 | 103,430 |
| District of Columbia | $42,260 | +8.4% | $34,766 | $37,970 – $57,040 | 3,800 |
| Washington | $42,180 | +7.0% | $36,072 | $36,090 – $50,100 | 18,480 |
| New York | $41,950 | −2.2% | $34,219 | $33,810 – $82,540 | 41,740 |
| Massachusetts | $38,950 | +2.1% | $31,749 | $34,320 – $60,900 | 14,910 |
| New Jersey | $37,980 | +3.6% | $32,085 | $32,760 – $49,240 | 18,360 |
| Vermont | $37,680 | +1.5% | $31,627 | $31,760 – $46,060 | 1,830 |
| Maine | $37,630 | +3.2% | $31,025 | $34,520 – $44,560 | 4,960 |
| Oregon | $37,590 | +4.5% | $29,924 | $33,970 – $47,740 | 12,920 |
| Colorado | $37,560 | +0.9% | $31,415 | $32,490 – $46,630 | 19,280 |
| Rhode Island | $37,540 | +4.9% | $31,553 | $34,490 – $45,940 | 2,710 |
| Minnesota | $37,470 | +2.3% | $31,101 | $29,960 – $47,990 | 14,890 |
| Alaska | $37,370 | +0.8% | $32,207 | $33,560 – $46,810 | 2,440 |
| New Hampshire | $36,920 | +2.0% | $31,845 | $33,400 – $44,230 | 3,170 |
| Illinois | $36,380 | +2.2% | $29,755 | $31,200 – $49,910 | 26,150 |
| Utah | $36,270 | +4.6% | $30,657 | $29,130 – $45,770 | 10,250 |
| Connecticut | $36,170 | +2.2% | $30,540 | $34,140 – $45,320 | 6,680 |
| Montana | $35,740 | +5.1% | $29,974 | $28,080 – $49,210 | 5,380 |
| Arizona | $35,640 | +0.7% | $30,134 | $31,350 – $42,690 | 21,180 |
| Wisconsin | $35,530 | +4.3% | $29,946 | $29,460 – $43,480 | 14,520 |
| Maryland | $35,500 | +4.1% | $29,382 | $31,210 – $42,180 | 14,690 |
| North Dakota | $35,050 | +2.7% | $30,343 | $29,520 – $44,650 | 2,880 |
| Michigan | $34,650 | +3.3% | $28,799 | $28,740 – $38,440 | 18,690 |
| Idaho | $34,560 | +0.1% | $29,226 | $27,600 – $43,680 | 6,210 |
| Nebraska | $34,170 | +8.7% | $28,960 | $28,320 – $40,900 | 6,250 |
| Delaware | $34,150 | +9.5% | $28,401 | $31,200 – $38,940 | 1,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,870 | +0.9% | $28,355 | $27,370 – $42,450 | 25,650 |
| Florida | $33,860 | +6.4% | $29,387 | $28,840 – $44,870 | 79,550 |
| Virginia | $33,820 | +3.7% | $28,224 | $28,210 – $41,710 | 23,120 |
| Missouri | $33,670 | +7.9% | $28,589 | $28,600 – $39,350 | 15,360 |
| Iowa | $32,620 | +4.9% | $27,802 | $28,630 – $38,070 | 8,160 |
| Ohio | $32,170 | +7.9% | $27,926 | $27,650 – $37,750 | 28,930 |
| Wyoming | $31,870 | +5.4% | $27,788 | $26,250 – $42,680 | 2,800 |
| Indiana | $31,420 | +2.2% | $26,529 | $28,210 – $39,150 | 11,050 |
| North Carolina | $31,310 | +3.1% | $26,597 | $23,990 – $40,110 | 33,080 |
| Kansas | $31,100 | +3.6% | $26,215 | $26,310 – $38,750 | 7,540 |
| Kentucky | $30,880 | +4.8% | $26,029 | $23,800 – $39,680 | 12,040 |
| Tennessee | $30,850 | +2.5% | $26,968 | $25,100 – $37,540 | 20,500 |
| New Mexico | $30,480 | +2.4% | $26,304 | $26,950 – $37,730 | 6,180 |
| South Carolina | $30,260 | +3.3% | $25,835 | $23,060 – $37,290 | 14,500 |
| South Dakota | $29,950 | +3.5% | $26,245 | $27,890 – $39,220 | 3,540 |
| Georgia | $29,770 | +3.5% | $25,178 | $23,310 – $38,260 | 18,510 |
| Texas | $29,660 | +0.5% | $26,012 | $22,150 – $37,300 | 63,110 |
| Oklahoma | $28,620 | +4.4% | $24,434 | $22,460 – $37,000 | 11,810 |
| West Virginia | $28,090 | +1.4% | $24,040 | $22,510 – $36,240 | 6,110 |
| Arkansas | $27,960 | +2.6% | $23,757 | $23,690 – $35,190 | 6,930 |
| Alabama | $27,480 | +1.2% | $23,131 | $22,340 – $34,680 | 8,290 |
| Louisiana | $26,600 | +4.8% | $23,103 | $21,330 – $34,850 | 12,440 |
| Mississippi | $25,360 | +3.7% | $22,212 | $19,020 – $33,730 | 8,320 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,840 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $44,040 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker | $39,150 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $46,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $50,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make?
The national median salary for maids and housekeeping cleaners is $35,510 a year ($17.07 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,640 and the top 10% earn over $48,570. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays maids and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $51,600. After taxes and local prices, Las Vegas, NV offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many maids and housekeeping cleaners are there in the U.S.?
About 860,670 people work as maids and housekeeping cleaners nationwide.
All 59 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Durham, NC
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC