Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines

In Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA), the median pay for maids and housekeeping cleaners is $16.52 an hour ($34,360 a year). About 1,900 people work in this job there.

$16.52Median hourly pay
$30,200–$37,100Middle half of workers, yearly
1,900People in this job in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,510). It is 5% higher than the Iowa median ($32,620).

Pay range for maids and housekeeping cleaners in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.13$29,380
25% of workers$14.52$30,200
Half of workers (median)$16.52$34,360
75% of workers$17.84$37,100
90% of workers$18.58$38,650

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines (this page)$34,3601,900
Cedar Rapids$33,190610
Dubuque$33,180360
Ames$32,830260
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$32,1801,030
Iowa City$32,110400
Sioux City$31,680340
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$30,800440

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for maids and housekeeping cleaners

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 175,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,140
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,000

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.