Housekeeper: what the job is, what it pays, and how to get hired.

Median pay

$35,510

BLS May 2025

Employed in the U.S.

860,670

BLS May 2025

Preparation

Job Zone 1-2 of 5

very little to some preparation

Most common education

Less than a High School Diploma

45% of workers

Data Government data groups this job as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (O*NET-SOC 37-2012.00). Figures on this page are for that occupation.

1. Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
2. Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
3. Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
4. Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
5. Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
6. Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
7. Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
8. Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.

Telework available

less than 0.5%

of workers had the ability to telework

Workday sitting

4.8%

mean share of the day required to sit

Most common strength level

Light

56.6% of workers

Can pause work

72.9%

of workers could take short, unscheduled breaks

Self-paced workload

less than 15%

of workers set their own workload

Employer-changed schedules

42.3%

of workers had schedules changed by the employer week to week

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Requirements Survey. Estimates are preliminary; ranges are shown as published.

1. Accommodation31.4% of all jobs in this occupation · -3.3% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $36,640
2. Private households19.8% of all jobs in this occupation · -2.8% projected change here 2025–35
3. Administrative and support services10.6% of all jobs in this occupation · +7.5% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $36,440
4. Nursing and residential care facilities9.4% of all jobs in this occupation · +1.9% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $34,090
5. Hospitals; state, local, and private6.5% of all jobs in this occupation · +3.8% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $41,990
6. Real estate2.0% of all jobs in this occupation · +5.6% projected change here 2025–35 · mean wage $39,610

Sources: BLS 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (share of the occupation's jobs, projected change) and BLS OEWS May 2025 industry estimates (mean wage). Different industry estimates are not a pay forecast for any person.

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Also called: Chambermaid, Cleaner, Cottage Attendant, Environmental Services Aide, Environmental Services Worker, Guest Room Attendant (GRA).