Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for maids and housekeeping cleaners in the U.S. is $35,510 ($17.07 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $35,510
- Mean annual wage
- $37,080
- Median hourly wage
- $17.07
- Employment
- 860,670
860,670 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,640 | $13.29 |
| 25th percentile | $30,350 | $14.59 |
| Median (50th) | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| 75th percentile | $39,590 | $19.03 |
| 90th percentile | $48,570 | $23.35 |
Highest-paying states for maids and housekeeping cleaners
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $51,600 | 11,120 |
| Nevada | $46,550 | 24,380 |
| California | $42,660 | 103,430 |
| District of Columbia | $42,260 | 3,800 |
| Washington | $42,180 | 18,480 |
| New York | $41,950 | 41,740 |
| Massachusetts | $38,950 | 14,910 |
| New Jersey | $37,980 | 18,360 |
| Vermont | $37,680 | 1,830 |
| Maine | $37,630 | 4,960 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $25,360 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $26,600 median annual wage
- Alabama: $27,480 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $27,960 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $28,090 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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