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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Median Salary
33,450
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

60%

Self-employed

29%

Private not for profit

7%

State and local government

3%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,680

10%

$33,450

Median

$49,020

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    44%

  • High school

    35%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    6%

  • Bachelor's degree

    5%

  • Post-doctoral training

    4%

  • Some college

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Chemistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.