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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Maryland

The median pay for a maids and housekeeping cleaners in Maryland is $34,100/year ($16.39/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maryland. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$34K
Median annual
$16.39/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$38K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $34K get you in Maryland?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,333/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,795/mo
Rent as % of take-home76.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$34,528/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$538/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maryland

Bar chart showing Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary percentiles in Maryland: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $31,200, median $34,100, 75th percentile $36,490, 90th percentile $38,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$31KMedian$34K75th$36K90th$38K
Bar chart showing Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary percentiles in Maryland: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $31,200, median $34,100, 75th percentile $36,490, 90th percentile $38,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level maids and housekeeping cleaners (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.

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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary by metro in Maryland

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$34K-2%6,100
Lexington Park$32K-7%280
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$31K-9%500
Salisbury$31K-9%240

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Frequently asked questions

How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make in Maryland?

The median is $34,100 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced maids and housekeeping cleaners can clear $38,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $34K enough to live in Maryland?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,333/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,795/month, which eats 76.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a maids and housekeeping cleaners salary go in Maryland?

Maryland has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median maids and housekeeping cleaners salary is worth about $34,528 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do maids and housekeeping cleaners get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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