Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $36,940 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $46,700
Employed locally 510
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $46,700

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 46% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 54% 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
    Hawaii $51,530
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,240
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,860
    Washington $39,410

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,640
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $58,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $64,510
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $48,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Bellingham, WA is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Bellingham, WA is 6.6% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.