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Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner Salary in New York City
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the New York City area earn a median of $20.72/hr — based on BLS OEWS May 2024.
At median pay, that's roughly $43,098/year, $829/week, or $3,589/month (40-hour week, before taxes).
About maids and housekeeping cleaners
Job duties, work environment, and education based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What maids and housekeeping cleaners do
Maids and housekeeping cleaners perform light cleaning duties in private households, hotels, hospitals, and other establishments. They make beds, replenish linens and towels, clean rooms and hallways, vacuum, dust, and polish furniture. In hotels, they prepare rooms for incoming guests and restock amenities. In healthcare facilities, they follow disinfection protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
Work environment
Housekeeping cleaners work in hotels, hospitals, private homes, and office buildings. The work involves standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods and can be physically tiring. Housekeepers who work in hotels typically work during the day, while those in hospitals may work shifts. The pace can be demanding — hotel housekeepers often need to clean a set number of rooms per shift.
How to become one
No formal education is typically required. Most housekeeping cleaners receive on-the-job training, which may last from several days to a month. In healthcare settings, employers may require training in proper use of cleaning chemicals and infection control procedures.
Similar occupations
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — bls.gov/ooh. BLS content is in the public domain.
Hourly wage ranges
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (10th) | $16.72 | $34,778 |
| 25th percentile | $17.64 | $36,691 |
| Median (50th) | $20.72 | $43,098 |
| 75th percentile | $26.81 | $55,765 |
| Top earners (90th) | $38.95 | $81,016 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Annual estimate = hourly × 2,080 hrs · Actual annual income varies by hours worked and schedule.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Hourly Pay Distribution
Percentile range from entry-level to top earners
How New York City compares
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay by metro
| Metro | Median/hr |
|---|---|
| New York City | $20.72 |
| Los Angeles | $20.00 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford | $17.96 |
| Chicago | $17.56 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $17.16 |
| Philadelphia | $16.88 |
| New Haven | $16.80 |
| Miami | $15.97 |
| Houston | $14.43 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — Median Hourly Pay by Metro
Sorted by median pay, highest to lowest
Job outlook for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
National employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
🔴 Declining
-3.2% projected growth, 2024–2034
-26,900
2024–2034
~117,400
New + replacement
830,400
2024 estimate
No formal credential
Entry-level
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Published August 2025. National-level projections — local growth may differ.
Skills & qualifications
Key skills and knowledge areas from O*NET OnLine, plus representative tools compiled by Bespree for maids and housekeeping cleaners.
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Time Management
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Public Safety and Security
- Administration and Management
- Industrial vacuum cleaners
- Floor buffers
- Carpet extractors
- Chemical dispensing systems
- Laundry equipment
Skills and knowledge data from O*NET OnLine, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. O*NET® is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Bespree has selected and summarized a subset of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Tools & technology listed are representative examples compiled by Bespree.
Commute-adjusted effective wage
What you actually earn after subtracting the cost of getting to work.
Effective hourly wage after estimated commute costs, based on a 40-hr work week.
| Commute mode | Monthly cost | Hourly impact | Effective wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| No commute cost (baseline) | — | — | $20.72 |
| NYC Subway (unlimited monthly) | ~$132/mo | −$0.76/hr | $19.96/hr |
| Driving + parking (estimate) | ~$550/mo | −$3.17/hr | $17.55/hr |
Methodology: Commute cost is deducted from median hourly wage assuming 2,080 working hours per year (52 weeks × 40 hrs). Costs are directional estimates based on published transit fares or AAA average variable driving costs. Actual costs vary by distance, schedule, vehicle, and commute days.
NYC Subway (unlimited monthly): MTA 30-day unlimited pass, 2024 rate.
Driving + parking (estimate): AAA avg variable cost + typical NYC street/garage parking.
Local job market
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No current paid openings on Bespree
Public-sector pay signals
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No current imported salary signals for this role
BLS estimates 42,610 maids and housekeeping cleaners employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA area, or 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. (BLS OEWS May 2024)
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Data source: Wage data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, BLS OEWS May 2024. Job outlook data is from the BLS Employment Projections program (BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034). BLS data is in the public domain. Occupation profile content summarized from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. Skills and knowledge data from O*NET OnLine, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under CC BY 4.0. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Bespree has selected and summarized a subset of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Tools & technology listed are representative examples compiled by Bespree. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after retrieval. Wage figures are estimates and do not constitute a guarantee of earnings. Actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, and hours worked. Weekly and monthly earnings shown assume a 40-hour work week and are pre-tax estimates. Commute cost figures are directional estimates based on published transit fares and AAA average variable driving cost data; actual commute costs vary.