How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Average (mean)
- $37,080
- Jobs
- 860,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,640 | $13.29 | |
| 25th | $30,350 | $14.59 | |
| Median | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| 90th | $48,570 | $23.35 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $51,600 |
| Nevada | $46,550 |
| California | $42,660 |
| District of Columbia | $42,260 |
| Washington | $42,180 |
| New York | $41,950 |
| Massachusetts | $38,950 |
| New Jersey | $37,980 |
| Vermont | $37,680 |
| Maine | $37,630 |
| Oregon | $37,590 |
| Colorado | $37,560 |
| Rhode Island | $37,540 |
| Minnesota | $37,470 |
| Alaska | $37,370 |
| New Hampshire | $36,920 |
| Illinois | $36,380 |
| Utah | $36,270 |
| Connecticut | $36,170 |
| Montana | $35,740 |
| Arizona | $35,640 |
| Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| Maryland | $35,500 |
| North Dakota | $35,050 |
| Michigan | $34,650 |
| Idaho | $34,560 |
| Nebraska | $34,170 |
| Delaware | $34,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,870 |
| Florida | $33,860 |
| Virginia | $33,820 |
| Missouri | $33,670 |
| Iowa | $32,620 |
| Ohio | $32,170 |
| Wyoming | $31,870 |
| Indiana | $31,420 |
| North Carolina | $31,310 |
| Kansas | $31,100 |
| Kentucky | $30,880 |
| Tennessee | $30,850 |
| New Mexico | $30,480 |
| South Carolina | $30,260 |
| South Dakota | $29,950 |
| Georgia | $29,770 |
| Texas | $29,660 |
| Oklahoma | $28,620 |
| West Virginia | $28,090 |
| Arkansas | $27,960 |
| Alabama | $27,480 |
| Louisiana | $26,600 |
| Mississippi | $25,360 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $53,850 |
| Kahului, HI | $53,030 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,200 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $48,140 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,590 |
| Seattle, WA | $44,900 |
| Napa, CA | $44,260 |
| New York, NY | $44,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,090 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $42,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,150 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,690 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,560 |
| Bremerton, WA | $40,080 |
In other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.07 ($35,510 a year).
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make a month?
About $2,959 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,510 a year.
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,640 or less a year ($13.29 an hour); the top 10% make $48,570 or more.
Which state pays maid and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $51,600 a year, followed by Nevada ($46,550) and California ($42,660).
Which city pays maid and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $53,850 a year.
How many maid and housekeeping cleaners are there in the United States?
About 860,670 people work as maid and housekeeping cleaners.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.