SOC 37-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Stockton
Stockton-Lodi, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $37,320 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $37,320 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,510. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,680 and $45,180. The lowest tenth earn under $35,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,340.
The area has 1,150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $48,200. Of the 441 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 416th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | −1.3% |
| 25th | $35,680 | +0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,320 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $45,180 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $64,340 | +81.2% |
| Mean | $43,220 | +21.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $48,200 | 5,620 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $46,590 | 12,990 | |
| 3 | Napa | $44,260 | 1,010 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $43,530 | 34,440 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $43,090 | 920 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $42,740 | 1,690 | |
| 7 | San Diego | $42,150 | 10,400 | |
| 8 | Yuba City | $40,560 | 300 | |
| 9 | Riverside | $39,200 | 9,710 | |
| 10 | Salinas | $38,810 | 1,890 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Stockton run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $37,320 buys what $33,713 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,713US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,320 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,060 to $64,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $48,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Stockton, CA?
The median annual wage is $37,320, or $17.94 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 Stockton, CA is 5.1% higher. 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 Stockton, CA earns more than $64,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,060 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 San Jose, at $48,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,150 jobs in this occupation in Stockton, CA. 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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