Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in California
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in California earn a median of $42,660 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($35,510)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 103,430
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,680; the top 10% earn over $63,450. Nationally the range is $27,640 to $48,570.
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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in California
How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make in California?
The median is $42,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,680 and the top 10% earn over $63,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for maids and housekeeping cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $35,510). Living costs are not included.