Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Maine
The average Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Maine is $40,500 per year on WePayFairly's 2026 basis. The 25th-to-75th-percentile range is $37,500 to $43,000. Based on BLS state wage data, aged to 2026.
The following occupation, experience, industry and career information describes the role nationally. For Maine pay, use the state figures above and the state salary questions below.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$38,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$3,000
7.3% of base
Total target cash
$41,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$2,00050th$3,00075th$5,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: Less than a High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Top skills:Service OrientationTime ManagementCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingMonitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay by experience level
Entry level$28,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$31,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$37,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$41,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$50,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
193,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by industry
Accommodation
420,800 workers
$38,000
Traveler Accommodation
415,160 workers
$38,000
Administrative and Support Services
142,520 workers
$37,500
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
123,910 workers
$35,500
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
92,440 workers
$38,000
Hospitals
85,570 workers
$43,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
80,780 workers
$43,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
72,840 workers
$44,000
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
68,940 workers
$34,500
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
51,060 workers
$36,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Who works in this role
About 1.4 million people held this occupation in the United States in 2025.
Women
86.4%
White
74.7%
Black or African American
15%
Asian
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
49.8%
Race categories and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity overlap, so shares can sum to more than 100 percent. Figures describe this occupation across the national workforce, not any single employer. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Annual Averages, Table 11, 2025.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $26,220 to $35,510.
+35.4% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$28,500
Early career25th percentile
$31,500
Median50th percentile
$37,000
Experienced75th percentile
$41,000
Top earners90th percentile
$50,500
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
The abilities employers and analysts most associate with this occupation.
Service OrientationTime ManagementCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingMonitoring
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$38,500
2027$40,000
2028$41,000
2029$42,500
2030$44,000
2031$45,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Sources and assumptions
Modeled market estimate, aged to 2026. Underlying source families are BLS OEWS May 2025 for BLS-mapped occupations and the 2018–19 collection for corporate titles. Annual aging is compounded at approximately 3–4%; geographic, industry and company-size repricing are modeled. See the role details and methodology for the applicable source and assumptions.
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Maine salary questions
How much does a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in Maine?
The average base salary for a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Maine is $40,500 per year, or about $19.47 per hour, on WePayFairly's 2026 basis.
What is the median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Maine?
The median is $39,000 per year on the same 2026 basis. The median is the middle wage in the state distribution; the average is $40,500.
What is the typical Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary range in Maine?
The 25th-to-75th-percentile range in Maine is $37,500 to $43,000 per year on the 2026 basis. These percentiles describe the state wage distribution; individual pay varies by employer and experience.
How does Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Maine compare with the national average?
The Maine average of $40,500 is $2,000 (5.2%) above the national average of $38,500. Both figures use WePayFairly's 2026 basis.
Where do these Maine salary figures come from?
The state figures come from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state data. WePayFairly applies the same compounded market movement factor used elsewhere on this page to express the published figures on a 2026 basis. They are estimates, not a guarantee of a particular offer.
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