How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make in New York?
$41,950a year
Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners in New York. That is $20.17 an hour or $3,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.17
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,810Median: $41,950Highest 10%: $82,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,810 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $41,950 | $20.17 | |
| 75th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 90th | $82,540 | $39.68 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $44,010 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $36,010 |
| Albany, NY | $35,740 |
| Utica, NY | $35,170 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,090 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,840 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,800 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,710 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,430 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,330 |
| Elmira, NY | $32,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners.
| 3. California | $42,660 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $42,260 |
| 5. Washington | $42,180 |
| 6. New York | $41,950 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $38,950 |
| 8. New Jersey | $37,980 |
| 9. Vermont | $37,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.17 ($41,950 a year).
Do maid and housekeeping cleaners make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $41,950 against $35,510 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for maid and housekeeping cleaner pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.