Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $38,230 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $48,270
Employed locally 5,930
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $43,320
    90th
    $48,270

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 40% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 60% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,090
    New York $42,890
    California $40,200
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,950

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,160
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,160
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $78,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $66,810
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Portland, OR-WA is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Portland, OR-WA is 10.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.