Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $27,060 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.01
10th percentile $22,230
90th percentile $32,340
Employed locally 350
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,230
    25th
    $23,510
    50th (median)
    $27,060
    75th
    $30,140
    90th
    $32,340

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 43% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $55,800
    Hawaii $51,530
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,240
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,670

    Nearby metros — Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,440
    Sheboygan, WI $34,200
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,580
    Michigan $33,550
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $31,410

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,810
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,200
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Athens, GA is $13.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.36 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salaries?

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Athens, GA is 21.9% below the national median of $34,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Athens?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $22,230 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,510.