SOC 37-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Michigan is $34,650 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 Michigan is $34,650 per year, close to the national median of $35,510 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $28,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,110 to $36,500.
Employment stands at 18,690, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 25th by median wage. 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 735th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,740 | −19.1% |
| 25th | $30,110 | −15.2% |
| Median (50th) | $34,650 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $36,500 | +2.8% |
| 90th | $38,440 | +8.3% |
| Mean | $34,030 | −4.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $36,840 | 250 | |
| 2 | Traverse City | $35,770 | 490 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $35,490 | 300 | |
| 4 | Muskegon | $35,340 | 300 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $35,300 | 3,040 | |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $35,270 | 590 | |
| 7 | Detroit | $35,070 | 6,520 | |
| 8 | Niles | $34,250 | 410 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $32,980 | 360 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $32,250 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $34,650 goes as far as $36,019 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,019US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,650 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,740 to $38,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 18,690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 51 states for 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 Michigan?
The median annual wage is $34,650, or $16.66 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 Michigan is 2.4% 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 Michigan earns more than $38,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,740 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 18,690 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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