Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary by State
The national median pay for maids and housekeeping cleaners is $35,510 a year. By state, it ranges from $25,360 in Mississippi to $51,600 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,640
- 25th percentile
- $30,350
- Median
- $35,510
- 75th percentile
- $39,590
- Top 10%
- $48,570
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 860,670 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $51,600 | +45% | $38,600 | $62,020 | 11,120 |
| 2 | Nevada | $46,550 | +31% | $30,000 | $56,400 | 24,380 |
| 3 | California | $42,660 | +20% | $35,680 | $63,450 | 103,430 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $42,260 | +19% | $37,970 | $57,040 | 3,800 |
| 5 | Washington | $42,180 | +19% | $36,090 | $50,100 | 18,480 |
| 6 | New York | $41,950 | +18% | $33,810 | $82,540 | 41,740 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,950 | +10% | $34,320 | $60,900 | 14,910 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $37,980 | +7% | $32,760 | $49,240 | 18,360 |
| 9 | Vermont | $37,680 | +6% | $31,760 | $46,060 | 1,830 |
| 10 | Maine | $37,630 | +6% | $34,520 | $44,560 | 4,960 |
| 11 | Oregon | $37,590 | +6% | $33,970 | $47,740 | 12,920 |
| 12 | Colorado | $37,560 | +6% | $32,490 | $46,630 | 19,280 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $37,540 | +6% | $34,490 | $45,940 | 2,710 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $37,470 | +6% | $29,960 | $47,990 | 14,890 |
| 15 | Alaska | $37,370 | +5% | $33,560 | $46,810 | 2,440 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $36,920 | +4% | $33,400 | $44,230 | 3,170 |
| 17 | Illinois | $36,380 | +2% | $31,200 | $49,910 | 26,150 |
| 18 | Utah | $36,270 | +2% | $29,130 | $45,770 | 10,250 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $36,170 | +2% | $34,140 | $45,320 | 6,680 |
| 20 | Montana | $35,740 | +1% | $28,080 | $49,210 | 5,380 |
| 21 | Arizona | $35,640 | 0% | $31,350 | $42,690 | 21,180 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $35,530 | 0% | $29,460 | $43,480 | 14,520 |
| 23 | Maryland | $35,500 | 0% | $31,210 | $42,180 | 14,690 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $35,050 | −1% | $29,520 | $44,650 | 2,880 |
| 25 | Michigan | $34,650 | −2% | $28,740 | $38,440 | 18,690 |
| 26 | Idaho | $34,560 | −3% | $27,600 | $43,680 | 6,210 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $34,170 | −4% | $28,320 | $40,900 | 6,250 |
| 28 | Delaware | $34,150 | −4% | $31,200 | $38,940 | 1,820 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $33,870 | −5% | $27,370 | $42,450 | 25,650 |
| 30 | Florida | $33,860 | −5% | $28,840 | $44,870 | 79,550 |
| 31 | Virginia | $33,820 | −5% | $28,210 | $41,710 | 23,120 |
| 32 | Missouri | $33,670 | −5% | $28,600 | $39,350 | 15,360 |
| 33 | Iowa | $32,620 | −8% | $28,630 | $38,070 | 8,160 |
| 34 | Ohio | $32,170 | −9% | $27,650 | $37,750 | 28,930 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $31,870 | −10% | $26,250 | $42,680 | 2,800 |
| 36 | Indiana | $31,420 | −12% | $28,210 | $39,150 | 11,050 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $31,310 | −12% | $23,990 | $40,110 | 33,080 |
| 38 | Kansas | $31,100 | −12% | $26,310 | $38,750 | 7,540 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $30,880 | −13% | $23,800 | $39,680 | 12,040 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $30,850 | −13% | $25,100 | $37,540 | 20,500 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $30,480 | −14% | $26,950 | $37,730 | 6,180 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $30,260 | −15% | $23,060 | $37,290 | 14,500 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $29,950 | −16% | $27,890 | $39,220 | 3,540 |
| 44 | Georgia | $29,770 | −16% | $23,310 | $38,260 | 18,510 |
| 45 | Texas | $29,660 | −16% | $22,150 | $37,300 | 63,110 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $28,620 | −19% | $22,460 | $37,000 | 11,810 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $28,090 | −21% | $22,510 | $36,240 | 6,110 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,960 | −21% | $23,690 | $35,190 | 6,930 |
| 49 | Alabama | $27,480 | −23% | $22,340 | $34,680 | 8,290 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $26,600 | −25% | $21,330 | $34,850 | 12,440 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $25,360 | −29% | $19,020 | $33,730 | 8,320 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary questions
Which state pays maids and housekeeping cleaners the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $51,600 a year (+45% vs. the national median of $35,510). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays maids and housekeeping cleaners the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $25,360 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most maids and housekeeping cleaners work?
California has the most jobs, about 103,430, with a median of $42,660.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.