SOC 37-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,080, median pay for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Racine, WI tracks the national median of $35,510 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,080, median pay for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Racine, WI tracks the national median of $35,510 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,350 to $36,550.
Employment stands at 320, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kenosha records the highest median at $36,430. Of the 265 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 244th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,320 | −17.4% |
| 25th | $30,350 | −14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,080 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $36,550 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $43,310 | +22.0% |
| Mean | $35,300 | −0.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenosha | $36,430 | 240 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $36,280 | 3,850 | |
| 3 | Madison | $36,010 | 1,790 | |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $35,990 | 250 | |
| 5 | La Crosse | $35,920 | 530 | |
| 6 | Appleton | $35,110 | 440 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $35,050 | 240 | |
| 8 | Green Bay | $34,790 | 720 | |
| 9 | Eau Claire | $34,710 | 420 | |
| 10 | Fond du Lac | $34,680 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $35,080 goes as far as $37,279 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,279US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,080 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,320 to $43,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kenosha, at $36,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $35,080, or $16.87 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 Racine, WI is 1.2% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $43,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,320 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 Kenosha, at $36,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Racine, WI. 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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