The average salary for a housekeeper in the United States is around $35,510 per year.
Avg Salary
Housekeepers earn an average yearly salary of $35,510.
Wages typically start from $27,640 and go up to $48,570.
46% below national average Updated in 2025
Housekeeper earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$23.35 per hour
$48,570 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$19.03 per hour
$39,590 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$17.07 per hour
$35,510 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$14.59 per hour
$30,350 per year
10th percentile
Starting level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$13.29 per hour
$27,640 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Housekeeper salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $51,600 |
| Nevada | $46,550 |
| California | $42,660 |
| District of Columbia | $42,260 |
| Washington | $42,180 |
| New York | $41,950 |
| Massachusetts | $38,950 |
| New Jersey | $37,980 |
| Vermont | $37,680 |
| Maine | $37,630 |
| Oregon | $37,590 |
| Colorado | $37,560 |
| Rhode Island | $37,540 |
| Minnesota | $37,470 |
| Alaska | $37,370 |
| New Hampshire | $36,920 |
| Illinois | $36,380 |
| Utah | $36,270 |
| Connecticut | $36,170 |
| Montana | $35,740 |
| Arizona | $35,640 |
| Wisconsin | $35,530 |
| Maryland | $35,500 |
| North Dakota | $35,050 |
| Michigan | $34,650 |
| Idaho | $34,560 |
| Nebraska | $34,170 |
| Delaware | $34,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,870 |
| Florida | $33,860 |
| Virginia | $33,820 |
| Missouri | $33,670 |
| Iowa | $32,620 |
| Ohio | $32,170 |
| Wyoming | $31,870 |
| Indiana | $31,420 |
| North Carolina | $31,310 |
| Kansas | $31,100 |
| Kentucky | $30,880 |
| Tennessee | $30,850 |
| New Mexico | $30,480 |
| South Carolina | $30,260 |
| South Dakota | $29,950 |
| Georgia | $29,770 |
| Texas | $29,660 |
| Oklahoma | $28,620 |
| West Virginia | $28,090 |
| Arkansas | $27,960 |
| Alabama | $27,480 |
| Louisiana | $26,600 |
| Mississippi | $25,360 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $24,360 |
| Guam | $19,540 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,370 |
How do housekeeper salaries compare to similar careers?
Housekeepers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than exterminators but more than baristas.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Exterminator salary | $45K |
| Engraver salary | $43K |
| Food server salary | $35K |
| Florist salary | $37K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $37K |
| Housekeeper salary | $36K |
| Personal care aide salary | $36K |
| Cashier salary | $33K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $32K |
| Barista salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)