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How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make in Des Moines?

$34,360a year

Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $16.52 an hour or $2,863 a month.

Hourly
$16.52
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
152 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,380Median: $34,360Highest 10%: $38,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,380$14.13
25th$30,200$14.52
Median$34,360$16.52
75th$37,100$17.84
90th$38,650$18.58

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners.

Omaha, NE$35,170
Cedar Rapids, IA$33,190
Dubuque, IA$33,180
Ames, IA$32,830
Davenport, IA$32,180
Iowa City, IA$32,110
Sioux City, IA$31,680
Waterloo, IA$30,800
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner salary in Iowa Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,690
Pest Control Worker$48,200
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,600
Pesticide Handler$46,900
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,180
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$42,080
Janitor and Cleaner$35,000
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $16.52 ($34,360 a year).

Do maid and housekeeping cleaners make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $34,360 against $35,510 nationally, 3% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $32,620, so Des Moines pays 5% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for maid and housekeeping cleaner pay?

152 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,650 or more.

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.