Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $32,230 -7% vs national
Median hourly $15.49
10th percentile $28,110
90th percentile $37,660
Employed locally 1,820
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,110
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $32,230
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $37,660

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 38% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 62% 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
    California $40,200
    District of Columbia $38,990
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,950
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,530
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,000

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,390
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,930
    Pest Control Workers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Des Moines, IA is $15.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Des Moines, IA is 7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $28,110 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.