Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for maids and housekeeping cleaners is $18.26 an hour ($37,980 a year). About 18,360 people work in this job there.

$18.26Median hourly pay
$35,050–$42,480Middle half of workers, yearly
18,360People in this job in New Jersey

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,510). New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for maids and housekeeping cleaners in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.75$32,760
25% of workers$16.85$35,050
Half of workers (median)$18.26$37,980
75% of workers$20.42$42,480
90% of workers$23.67$49,240

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlantic City-Hammonton$40,6902,730
Vineland$39,200340
Trenton-Princeton$37,880900

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,150
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,630
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,170
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,090
Dishwashers$35,900
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,050
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,170
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37,920

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.