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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in New York

The median pay for a maids and housekeeping cleaners in New York is $42,890/year ($20.62/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$43K
Median annual
$20.62/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$81K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in New York?

Take-home$2,896/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,405/mo
Rent burden48.5% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$42,890/yr
After rent$1,491/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $32,380, 25th percentile $35,880, median $42,890, 75th percentile $58,560, 90th percentile $81,010. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$36KMedian$43K75th$59K90th$81K
Bar chart showing Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $32,380, 25th percentile $35,880, median $42,890, 75th percentile $58,560, 90th percentile $81,010. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level maids and housekeeping cleaners (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K.Top earners bring in $81K or more - a $49K spread from bottom to top.

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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Hawaii$52K+49%11,190
Nevada$45K+30%23,600
New York$43K+24%45,640
California$40K+16%103,480
Washington$39K+14%18,720
District of Columbia$39K+12%4,050
Massachusetts$38K+10%15,580
Vermont$37K+7%2,270
Alaska$37K+7%2,310
New Jersey$37K+6%18,050
Minnesota$37K+6%13,420
Maine$36K+5%4,860
New Hampshire$36K+4%3,430
Oregon$36K+4%12,840
Rhode Island$36K+3%2,890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make in New York?

The median is $42,890 a year - that works out to about $20.62 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,380, and experienced maids and housekeeping cleaners can clear $81,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,896/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,405/month (median of metro areas), which eats 48.5% 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 New York?

New York 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 $42,890 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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