Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in New York: $51,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, New York

$51,500 / year

≈ $4,300 per month · $24.76 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New York · median $43,500

25th percentile
$37,000Average
$51,50075th percentile
$60,000

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 by state

Alabama$29,000

Alaska$41,000

Arizona$38,000

Arkansas$30,000

California$47,500

Colorado$41,000

Connecticut$39,000

Delaware$35,500

District of Columbia$47,000

Florida$36,000

Georgia$32,500

Hawaii$54,000

Idaho$36,500

Illinois$40,500

Indiana$34,000

Iowa$34,000

Kansas$33,000

Kentucky$33,000

Louisiana$28,500

Maine$40,500

Maryland$37,500

Massachusetts$44,000

Michigan$35,000

Minnesota$39,500

Mississippi$27,000

Missouri$35,500

Montana$38,000

Nebraska$35,500

Nevada$45,000

New Hampshire$39,500

New Jersey$41,000

New Mexico$33,500

New York$51,500

North Carolina$34,500

North Dakota$37,000

Ohio$34,000

Oklahoma$30,500

Oregon$41,000

Pennsylvania$35,000

Rhode Island$40,500

South Carolina$32,000

South Dakota$33,000

Tennessee$33,000

Texas$31,500

Utah$38,000

Vermont$40,000

Virginia$35,500

Washington$44,500

West Virginia$30,000

Wisconsin$37,000

Wyoming$35,000

About this role

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is a professional role within the function in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss do

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 Orientation Time Management Coordination Social Perceptiveness Speaking Monitoring

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.

How this role compares

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pays 22% below the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,000

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,000

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Pest Control Worker$48,000

Careers related to Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,000

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40,000

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,500

Dishwasher$35,500

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make?

The average base salary for a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the United States is $38,500 per year, or about $18.51 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,500 and $41,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?

The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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