Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $38,920 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 9,940
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $38,920
    75th
    $46,470
    90th
    $57,780

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,010
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $61,250
    Pest Control Workers $45,590
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in San Diego, CA is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in San Diego, CA is 12.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.