SOC 37-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Jackson
Jackson, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Jackson, MI is $35,490 per year, close to the national median of $35,510 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Jackson, MI is $35,490 per year, close to the national median of $35,510 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $27,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,170 to $38,360.
Employment stands at 300, or 5.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,840. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 206th of 231 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,830 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $29,170 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $35,490 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $38,360 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $38,360 | +8.0% |
| Mean | $34,400 | −3.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $36,840 | 250 | |
| 2 | Traverse City | $35,770 | 490 | |
| 3 | Muskegon | $35,340 | 300 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $35,300 | 3,040 | |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $35,270 | 590 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $35,070 | 6,520 | |
| 7 | Niles | $34,250 | 410 | |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $32,980 | 360 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $32,250 | 400 | |
| 10 | Lansing | $31,790 | 620 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,490 goes as far as $36,892 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,892US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,490 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,830 to $38,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $36,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Jackson, MI?
The median annual wage is $35,490, or $17.06 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 Jackson, MI is 0.1% 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 Jackson, MI earns more than $38,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,830 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 Midland, at $36,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MI. 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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