Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, maids and housekeeping cleaners earn a median $27,480 a year, well below the national median of $35,510 (−23%); the state ranks 49th of 51 states by median. That is 40% less than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Florida, Tennessee and Georgia pay more (up to $33,860 in Florida) and Mississippi pays less (down to $25,360 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 8,290 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 3.92 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.71 means it is less common in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $10.74 | $12.23 | $13.21 | $14.25 | $16.67 | $13.40 | 8,290 | 3.92 | 0.71 |
| Annual | $22,340 | $25,440 | $27,480 | $29,640 | $34,680 | $27,860 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.29 | $14.59 | $17.07 | $19.03 | $23.35 | $17.83 | 860,670 | – | – |
| Annual | $27,640 | $30,350 | $35,510 | $39,590 | $48,570 | $37,080 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 49th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.92
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for maids and housekeeping cleaners, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $13.90 | $28,910 | $23,870 | $34,680 | 1,870 | 3.60 | 0.65 |
| Huntsville, AL | $13.72 | $28,530 | $22,860 | $33,850 | 860 | 3.24 | 0.59 |
| Decatur, AL | $13.54 | $28,150 | $23,570 | $34,100 | 200 | 3.30 | 0.60 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $13.42 | $27,920 | $22,750 | $34,400 | 600 | 6.90 | 1.25 |
| Mobile, AL | $13.37 | $27,810 | $23,070 | $33,970 | 720 | 4.19 | 0.76 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $13.37 | $27,800 | $22,320 | $33,110 | 460 | 4.22 | 0.76 |
| Montgomery, AL | $13.16 | $27,370 | $21,990 | $35,090 | 770 | 4.63 | 0.84 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $13.07 | $27,180 | $22,730 | $33,550 | 280 | 3.92 | 0.71 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $12.86 | $26,740 | $22,490 | $33,110 | 710 | 6.08 | 1.10 |
| Gadsden, AL | $12.46 | $25,910 | $21,540 | $29,810 | 110 | 3.29 | 0.59 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $12.42 | $25,840 | $22,270 | $31,370 | 200 | 3.57 | 0.64 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $12.37 | $25,740 | $22,670 | $32,880 | 190 | 4.42 | 0.80 |
| Dothan, AL | $12.36 | $25,710 | $20,990 | $32,010 | 290 | 4.72 | 0.85 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $12.97 | $26,980 | $21,670 | $29,700 | 570 | 3.71 | 0.67 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $12.75 | $26,520 | $21,340 | $30,610 | 340 | 4.11 | 0.74 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $12.70 | $26,410 | $21,850 | $32,760 | 220 | 3.27 | 0.59 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $12.68 | $26,380 | $21,340 | $35,200 | 370 | 5.79 | 1.05 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $13.21 | $27,480 | 8,290 | 0.71 |
| Florida | $16.28 | $33,860 | 79,550 | 1.45 |
| Georgia | $14.31 | $29,770 | 18,510 | 0.68 |
| Mississippi | $12.19 | $25,360 | 8,320 | 1.29 |
| Tennessee | $14.83 | $30,850 | 20,500 | 1.13 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.