Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
SOC: 37-2012 O*NET: 37-2012.00
Median Salary
$35,510
per year
Job Growth
📉 0.4%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
193.5
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or less
Job Zone 1
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
What does a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$27,640
10th percentile
Early Career
$30,350
25th percentile
Median
$35,510
50th percentile
Experienced
$39,590
75th percentile
Top Earners
$48,570
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$27,640
25th
$30,350
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$35,510
Mean: $37,080
75th
$39,590
90th
$48,570
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $20,930 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $30,350 and $39,590
- •Salary spread is 26.0% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 860,670 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:1,356,800
Top Industries
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services16.6%
Administrative and Support Services16.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities14.4%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+0.4%
Annual Openings:193,500
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)1,356,800
Current
2034 (Projected)1,362,800
+0.4%
+6,000
Employment Change
+0.4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
California
103,430 jobs$42,6601.03x
Florida
79,550 jobs$33,8601.45x
Texas
63,110 jobs$29,6600.81x
New York
41,740 jobs$41,9500.78x
North Carolina
33,080 jobs$31,3101.21x
Ohio
28,930 jobs$32,1700.94x
Illinois
26,150 jobs$36,3800.77x
Pennsylvania
25,650 jobs$33,8700.76x
Nevada
24,380 jobs$46,5502.84x
Virginia
23,120 jobs$33,8201.02x
Arizona
21,180 jobs$35,6401.18x
Tennessee
20,500 jobs$30,8501.13x
Colorado
19,280 jobs$37,5601.21x
Michigan
18,690 jobs$34,6500.77x
Georgia
18,510 jobs$29,7700.68x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Service Orientation
100%
#2
Customer and Personal Service
100%
#3
Trunk Strength
100%
#4
Stamina
88%
#5
Oral Expression
76%
#6
Coordination
70%
#7
English Language
70%
#8
Oral Comprehension
64%
#9
Near Vision
52%
#10
Time Management
40%
Skills Overview
Service Orientation
advanced5.0
100%
Customer and Personal Service
advanced5.0
100%
Trunk Strength
advanced5.0
100%
Stamina
intermediate4.4
88%
Oral Expression
intermediate3.8
76%
Coordination
intermediate3.5
70%
English Language
intermediate3.5
70%
Oral Comprehension
intermediate3.2
64%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Service Orientation
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Trunk Strength
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Stamina
intermediateImportance88%
abilities
4.4/5.0
Oral Expression
intermediateImportance76%
abilities
3.8/5.0
Coordination
intermediateImportance70%
skills
3.5/5.0
English Language
intermediateImportance70%
knowledge
3.5/5.0
Oral Comprehension
intermediateImportance64%
abilities
3.2/5.0
Near Vision
basicImportance52%
abilities
2.6/5.0
Time Management
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Public Safety and Security
basicImportance40%
knowledge
2.0/5.0
Extent Flexibility
basicImportance40%
abilities
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Cooks, Short Order50%
3 shared skills
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers50%
2 shared skills
Food Preparation Workers50%
2 shared skills
Fast Food and Counter Workers40%
2 shared skills
Tour Guides and Escorts38%
3 shared skills
Baggage Porters and Bellhops33%
2 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Service Orientation
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
Learn on the Job:
- →Oral Comprehension
- →Near Vision
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Service Orientation
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Trunk Strength
- ✓Stamina
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Service Orientation
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★Trunk Strength
- ★Stamina
- ★English Language
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Technology Intensity
Medium
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires intermediate digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Office productivity softwareIndustry-specific applicationsBasic data entry and managementDigital communication tools
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Microsoft Windows
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Excel
Facebook
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
HIGH
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
OCCASIONAL
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet high physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
20
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (18)Operations & Execution (1)Documentation & Record-Keeping (1)
1
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Hang draperies and dust window blinds.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •35% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners professionals typically have a RCS Holland code and highly value relationships
RRealistic
CConventional
SSocial
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Self-Control
Very ImportantSelf-Control
Importance Level4.32
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.29
Dependability
Very ImportantDependability
Importance Level4.24
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.24
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.16
Independence
Very ImportantIndependence
Importance Level4.15
Complete Work Styles Profile
Self-Control
4.3
Attention to Detail
4.3
Dependability
4.2
Cooperation
4.2
Integrity
4.2
Independence
4.2
Stress Tolerance
4.0
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.0
Concern for Others
4.0
Initiative
3.8
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
High school diploma or less
Typical duration: High school diploma or GED
Preparation Level
Job Zone 1
Little or No Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:High school diploma or less
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.
Training:
Short demonstration or on-the-job training
💼 Experience Requirement
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • On-the-job training is typical
- • Tasks can be learned within a few days or weeks
- • Basic skills development
1
Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.
On-the-job training is typicalTasks can be learned within a few days or weeksBasic skills development
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore educational programs that can help you become a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners.
Browse Training Programs →The Apprenticeship Route: Earn While You Learn
You don't necessarily need to pay for school to enter this field. There are 83 registered apprenticeship sponsors for this occupation in the U.S. DOL system — including 3 union/joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one, typically starting at 40–50% of the journeyman rate, and finish with no tuition debt.
Most sponsors: IL (11) , SC (8) , GU (6) , MO (6) , TN (6)
How apprenticeships work →Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov)
Trade Colleges That Train for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.5k program completions/year
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
1.9k program completions/year
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
1.9k program completions/year
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
994 program completions/year
Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI
832 program completions/year
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
788 program completions/year
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
786 program completions/year
American River College
Sacramento, CA
774 program completions/year
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
753 program completions/year
Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
746 program completions/year
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
645 program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
631 program completions/year