SOC 37-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 10 metro areas compared
At $33,970, median pay for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Cleveland, OH tracks the national median of $35,510 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $33,970, median pay for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Cleveland, OH tracks the national median of $35,510 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,900 to $36,080.
The area has 5,780 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.01 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $34,650. Of the 616 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 583rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,520 | −19.7% |
| 25th | $29,900 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $33,970 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $36,080 | +1.6% |
| 90th | $38,220 | +7.6% |
| Mean | $33,340 | −6.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $34,650 | 6,360 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $33,770 | 5,170 | |
| 3 | Akron | $32,760 | 1,620 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $31,900 | 1,920 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $31,110 | 300 | |
| 6 | Sandusky | $31,090 | 680 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $30,910 | 1,540 | |
| 8 | Lima | $30,060 | 310 | |
| 9 | Canton | $29,890 | 890 | |
| 10 | Youngstown | $29,170 | 950 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $33,970 goes as far as $36,606 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,606US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,970 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,520 to $38,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,780 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $34,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $33,970, or $16.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,510, so pay in Cleveland, OH is 4.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, OH earns more than $38,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $34,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,780 jobs in this occupation in Cleveland, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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