Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for maids and housekeeping cleanerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$52,370
- New York$49,680
- California$45,930
- District of Columbia$45,400
- Nevada$43,450
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$25,850
- Louisiana$27,350
- Alabama$27,860
- Arkansas$28,820
- West Virginia$29,060
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $52,370 | $51,600 | $25 | +41.2% | 11,120 |
| 2 | New York | $49,680 | $41,950 | $24 | +34% | 41,740 |
| 3 | California | $45,930 | $42,660 | $22 | +23.9% | 103,430 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $45,400 | $42,260 | $22 | +22.4% | 3,800 |
| 5 | Nevada | $43,450 | $46,550 | $21 | +17.2% | 24,380 |
| 6 | Washington | $42,860 | $42,180 | $21 | +15.6% | 18,480 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $42,390 | $38,950 | $20 | +14.3% | 14,910 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $39,730 | $37,980 | $19 | +7.1% | 18,360 |
| 9 | Alaska | $39,590 | $37,370 | $19 | +6.8% | 2,440 |
| 10 | Oregon | $39,510 | $37,590 | $19 | +6.6% | 12,920 |
| 11 | Colorado | $39,490 | $37,560 | $19 | +6.5% | 19,280 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $39,260 | $37,540 | $19 | +5.9% | 2,710 |
| 13 | Maine | $39,180 | $37,630 | $19 | +5.7% | 4,960 |
| 14 | Illinois | $38,960 | $36,380 | $19 | +5.1% | 26,150 |
| 15 | Vermont | $38,750 | $37,680 | $19 | +4.5% | 1,830 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $38,370 | $37,470 | $18 | +3.5% | 14,890 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $38,090 | $36,920 | $18 | +2.7% | 3,170 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $37,900 | $36,170 | $18 | +2.2% | 6,680 |
| 19 | Arizona | $36,760 | $35,640 | $18 | -0.9% | 21,180 |
| 20 | Montana | $36,720 | $35,740 | $18 | -1% | 5,380 |
| 21 | Utah | $36,710 | $36,270 | $18 | -1% | 10,250 |
| 22 | Maryland | $36,190 | $35,500 | $17 | -2.4% | 14,690 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $35,640 | $35,050 | $17 | -3.9% | 2,880 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $35,620 | $35,530 | $17 | -3.9% | 14,520 |
| 25 | Idaho | $35,230 | $34,560 | $17 | -5% | 6,210 |
| 26 | Florida | $34,900 | $33,860 | $17 | -5.9% | 79,550 |
| 27 | Virginia | $34,510 | $33,820 | $17 | -6.9% | 23,120 |
| 28 | Delaware | $34,290 | $34,150 | $16 | -7.5% | 1,820 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $34,210 | $34,170 | $16 | -7.7% | 6,250 |
| 30 | Missouri | $34,140 | $33,670 | $16 | -7.9% | 15,360 |
| 31 | Michigan | $34,030 | $34,650 | $16 | -8.2% | 18,690 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $33,820 | $31,870 | $16 | -8.8% | 2,800 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $33,770 | $33,870 | $16 | -8.9% | 25,650 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $33,430 | $31,310 | $16 | -9.8% | 33,080 |
| 35 | Iowa | $33,020 | $32,620 | $16 | -10.9% | 8,160 |
| 36 | Indiana | $33,020 | $31,420 | $16 | -10.9% | 11,050 |
| 37 | Ohio | $32,620 | $32,170 | $16 | -12% | 28,930 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $32,150 | $30,480 | $15 | -13.3% | 6,180 |
| 39 | Kansas | $32,050 | $31,100 | $15 | -13.6% | 7,540 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $31,990 | $29,950 | $15 | -13.7% | 3,540 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $31,930 | $30,880 | $15 | -13.9% | 12,040 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $31,690 | $30,850 | $15 | -14.5% | 20,500 |
| 43 | Georgia | $31,240 | $29,770 | $15 | -15.7% | 18,510 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $30,950 | $30,260 | $15 | -16.5% | 14,500 |
| 45 | Texas | $30,290 | $29,660 | $15 | -18.3% | 63,110 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $29,570 | $28,620 | $14 | -20.3% | 11,810 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $29,060 | $28,090 | $14 | -21.6% | 6,110 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $28,820 | $27,960 | $14 | -22.3% | 6,930 |
| 49 | Alabama | $27,860 | $27,480 | $13 | -24.9% | 8,290 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $27,350 | $26,600 | $13 | -26.2% | 12,440 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $25,850 | $25,360 | $12 | -30.3% | 8,320 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $53,850 | $52,270 | 6,540 |
| 2 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $53,030 | $54,750 | 2,260 |
| 3 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $50,630 | $50,290 | 2,310 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $48,200 | $58,330 | 5,620 |
| 5 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $48,140 | $44,830 | 20,800 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,590 | $52,650 | 12,990 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,900 | $45,570 | 9,030 |
| 8 | Napa, CA | $44,260 | $46,150 | 1,010 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,010 | $50,440 | 40,030 |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,530 | $45,150 | 34,440 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing maids and housekeeping cleanerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $66,060 | $63,720 | — |
| 2 | Outpatient Care Centers | $63,980 | $62,040 | 4,270 |
| 3 | Specialized Design Services | $63,060 | $62,000 | — |
| 4 | Rail Transportation | $53,760 | $51,850 | 40 |
| 5 | Rail Transportation | $53,760 | $51,850 | 40 |
| 6 | Building Finishing Contractors | $51,690 | $47,760 | 40 |
| 7 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $51,220 | $50,170 | 30 |
| 8 | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles | $49,970 | $50,390 | — |
| 9 | Other Investment Pools and Funds | $49,970 | $50,390 | — |
| 10 | Insurance Carriers | $45,720 | $46,870 | 30 |
| 11 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $45,570 | $47,600 | — |
| 12 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $45,570 | $46,700 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make in the U.S.?
The median maids and housekeeping cleaners salary in the United States is $35,510 per year (mean $37,080), and about 80% earn between $27,640 and $48,570.
How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make per hour?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays maids and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for maids and housekeeping cleaners at $52,370 per year (median $51,600).
What is the job outlook for maids and housekeeping cleaners?
Employment is projected to change +0.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 193,500 openings per year.