Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $30,840 -11% vs national
Median hourly $14.83
10th percentile $22,830
90th percentile $38,100
Employed locally 2,280
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,830
    25th
    $28,070
    50th (median)
    $30,840
    75th
    $34,930
    90th
    $38,100

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 37% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 63% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,160
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,120
    Wisconsin $34,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $32,910

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,070
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,660
    Pest Control Workers $38,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,700
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $42,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Charleston, SC is $14.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Charleston, SC is 11% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $22,830 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,070.