How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make in Raleigh?

$33,590a year

Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $16.15 an hour or $2,799 a month.

Hourly: $16.15
Vs. national median: -5%
Rank among cities: 176 of 392
Jobs in the area: 4,070

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $25,670Median: $33,590Highest 10%: $46,390

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$25,670	$12.34
25th	$29,460	$14.16
Median	$33,590	$16.15
75th	$37,190	$17.88
90th	$46,390	$22.30

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners.

Durham, NC	$37,300
Greenville, NC	$35,620
Charlotte, NC	$32,240
Winston-Salem, NC	$31,200
Virginia Beach, VA	$31,100
Asheville, NC	$30,680
Hickory, NC	$30,490
Wilmington, NC	$30,300
Fayetteville, NC	$30,120
Greensboro, NC	$30,020
Pinehurst, NC	$29,700
Burlington, NC	$29,330
Jacksonville, NC	$28,630
Goldsboro, NC	$28,070
Rocky Mount, NC	$27,730

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Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping	$57,950
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker	$51,020
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$50,040
Pesticide Handler	$49,060
Pest Control Worker	$46,470
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker	$38,500
Janitor and Cleaner	$34,980

Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $16.15 ($33,590 a year).

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

No: $33,590 against $35,510 nationally, 5% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $31,310, so Raleigh pays 7% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for maid and housekeeping cleaner pay?

176 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,390 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.