Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $45,640 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $73,240
Employed locally 5,130
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $42,860
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $63,290
    90th
    $73,240

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 29% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 71% 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
    Napa, CA $43,940
    Vallejo, CA $42,760
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $41,600
    California $40,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,650

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,920
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$68,500
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$72,760
    Pest Control Workers$48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in San Jose, CA is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in San Jose, CA is 31.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,860.