What is the salary of a Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner?

The typical salary range is $24,262 - $48,524 per year.

Supply Chain & ProductionStableBright Outlook

Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner

Operational-level

Also known as: Bed Maker, Bunk House Worker, Butler, Cabin Cleaner

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

HousekeepingCustodial ServicesHospitality ServicesEnvironmental ServicesService IndustryOperations ManagementWorkplace SafetyBuildingSkilled Trade

A Day in the Life

You swipe your ID badge at the employee entrance of the Grandview Hotel, the clock showing 7:45 AM. After changing into your uniform, you head to the linen room for the morning briefing. Maria, your supervisor, hands you a printout: your assignment for the day, listing twelve rooms. You grab your large, wheeled cleaning cart, stocking it with fresh towels, soaps, mini-shampoos, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies like all-purpose spray, glass cleaner, and disinfectant. Your day officially begins.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Facebook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+0.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

175,500

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,332,100

in 2025 → 1,339,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Low

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

Moderate

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Aide de cuisine
Manœuvre de nettoyage
Portier/Bagagiste

Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner

Where it can lead

Superviseur de l'entretien ménager
Responsable des services d'établissement
Spécialiste en nettoyage résidentiel/commercial

Impact of AI on this Job

In the next 5-10 years, AI-powered robots and smart devices are likely to automate many routine cleaning tasks like vacuuming, mopping, and basic surface tidying. However, human maids and housekeepers will remain essential for detailed organization, personalized care, and tasks requiring judgment, empathy, or a delicate touch that current AI technology cannot effectively replicate. This shift means the role might evolve towards more specialized and nuanced home management rather than purely manual labor.

Salary

$35,510

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position