How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make in New Jersey?
$37,980a year
Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners in New Jersey. That is $18.26 an hour or $3,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.26
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $37,980Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 75th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $44,010 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,690 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $37,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners.
| 5. Washington | $42,180 |
| 6. New York | $41,950 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $38,950 |
| 8. New Jersey | $37,980 |
| 9. Vermont | $37,680 |
| 10. Maine | $37,630 |
| 11. Oregon | $37,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.26 ($37,980 a year).
Do maid and housekeeping cleaners make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $37,980 against $35,510 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for maid and housekeeping cleaner pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays maid and housekeeping cleaners the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $44,010 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.