Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,010 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $23,200
90th percentile $36,700
Employed locally 13,940
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,200
    25th
    $28,100
    50th (median)
    $30,010
    75th
    $34,180
    90th
    $36,700

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,650
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,630
    Midland, TX $29,480
    Odessa, TX $29,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,140
    Killeen-Temple, TX $29,030

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,360
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$37,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,270
    Pest Control Workers$42,590
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Houston, TX is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Houston, TX is 13.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $23,200 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,100.