Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners does

Clean and arrange rooms and common areas in hotels, homes, and institutions while replacing linens and restocking supplies. Maintain cleanliness and comfort standards in residential and commercial spaces.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — $39,150/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $49,100/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $58,430/yr
• Pest Control Workers — $45,250/yr