Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $38,900 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $73,620
Employed locally 1,010
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $73,620

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 49% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,640
    Napa, CA $43,940
    Vallejo, CA $42,760
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $41,600
    California $40,200

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $39,300
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,100
    Pest Control Workers $44,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $64,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $64,390
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $68,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Modesto, CA is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Modesto, CA is 12.2% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.