How Much Does a Housekeeper Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$35,510
Housekeepers in the U.S. earn a median of $35,510 a year, or $17.07 an hour. Half of housekeepers earn more than $35,510 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $48,570.
Pay percentiles for housekeepers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $13.29 | $27,640 |
| 25th | $14.59 | $30,350 |
| 50th (median) | $17.07 | $35,510 |
| 75th | $19.03 | $39,590 |
| 90th | $23.35 | $48,570 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (SOC 37-2012). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for housekeepers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $51,600 | $24.81 | +45% |
| Nevada | $46,550 | $22.38 | +31% |
| California | $42,660 | $20.51 | +20% |
| District of Columbia | $42,260 | $20.32 | +19% |
| Washington | $42,180 | $20.28 | +19% |
| New York | $41,950 | $20.17 | +18% |
| Massachusetts | $38,950 | $18.73 | +10% |
| New Jersey | $37,980 | $18.26 | +7% |
| Vermont | $37,680 | $18.12 | +6% |
| Maine | $37,630 | $18.09 | +6% |
| United States | $35,510 | $17.07 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many housekeepers are there?
BLS counts about 860,670 housekeepers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”. The most jobs are in California (103,430), Florida (79,550) and Texas (63,110).
The mean (average) annual wage is $37,080, higher than the median of $35,510.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $2,959
- Biweekly
- $1,366
- Weekly
- $683
- Daily (8 hours)
- $137
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do housekeepers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for housekeepers is $17.07. The middle 50% earn between $14.59 and $19.03 an hour.
Which state pays housekeepers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median wage for housekeepers at $51,600, +45% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for housekeepers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of housekeepers earn less than $27,640 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.