How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make in California?
$42,660a year
Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners in California. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 103,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $42,660Highest 10%: $63,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 90th | $63,450 | $30.50 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $48,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,590 |
| Napa, CA | $44,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,090 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $42,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,150 |
| Yuba City, CA | $40,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,810 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $38,730 |
| El Centro, CA | $38,460 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,530 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,320 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $37,190 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,860 |
| Chico, CA | $36,540 |
| Merced, CA | $36,050 |
| Redding, CA | $35,900 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,670 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners.
| 1. Hawaii | $51,600 |
| 2. Nevada | $46,550 |
| 3. California | $42,660 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $42,260 |
| 5. Washington | $42,180 |
| 6. New York | $41,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).
Do maid and housekeeping cleaners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $42,660 against $35,510 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for maid and housekeeping cleaner pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays maid and housekeeping cleaners the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $48,200 a year.
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.