Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $37,530 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $34,370
90th percentile $48,650
Employed locally 1,800
National median $34,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,370
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $37,530
    75th
    $43,040
    90th
    $48,650

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 39% Median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 61% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,550
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,040
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $61,700
    Pest Control Workers $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Santa Maria, CA is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Santa Maria, CA is 8.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,370 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.