SOC 37-2012 · May 2025 · United States
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners across the United States is $35,510 per year, measured over 860,670 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $51,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Pay for this occupation varies by 103.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $51,600 and Mississippi pays $25,360.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $51,600 | 11,120 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $46,550 | 24,380 | |
| 3 | California | $42,660 | 103,430 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $42,260 | 3,800 | |
| 5 | Washington | $42,180 | 18,480 | |
| 6 | New York | $41,950 | 41,740 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,950 | 14,910 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $37,980 | 18,360 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $37,680 | 1,830 | |
| 10 | Maine | $37,630 | 4,960 |
States with the most Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 103,430 | $42,660 | |
| 2 | Florida | 79,550 | $33,860 | |
| 3 | Texas | 63,110 | $29,660 | |
| 4 | New York | 41,740 | $41,950 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 33,080 | $31,310 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 28,930 | $32,170 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 26,150 | $36,380 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 25,650 | $33,870 | |
| 9 | Nevada | 24,380 | $46,550 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 23,120 | $33,820 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $53,850 | 6,540 |
| 2 | Kahului | $53,030 | 2,260 |
| 3 | San Jose | $48,200 | 5,620 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $48,140 | 20,800 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $46,590 | 12,990 |
| 6 | Seattle | $44,900 | 9,030 |
| 7 | Napa | $44,260 | 1,010 |
| 8 | New York | $44,010 | 40,030 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $43,530 | 34,440 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $43,090 | 920 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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