Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Georgia
In Georgia, maids and housekeeping cleaners earn a median $29,770 a year, well below the national median of $35,510 (−16%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. That is 38% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina pay more (up to $33,860 in Florida) and Alabama pays less (down to $27,480 in Alabama). Georgia employs 18,510 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 3.79 per 1,000 jobs, the 15th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.68 means it is less common in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $11.21 | $13.08 | $14.31 | $17.06 | $18.40 | $15.02 | 18,510 | 3.79 | 0.68 |
| Annual | $23,310 | $27,210 | $29,770 | $35,490 | $38,260 | $31,240 | ||||
| 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
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 15th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.68
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.79
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $16.15 | $33,580 | $26,790 | $43,510 | 9,030 | 3.13 | 0.56 |
| Rome, GA | $15.02 | $31,240 | $24,310 | $31,910 | 270 | 6.08 | 1.10 |
| Gainesville, GA | $14.36 | $29,860 | $23,510 | $37,460 | 260 | 2.49 | 0.45 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $14.05 | $29,220 | $23,780 | $36,160 | 1,480 | 5.52 | 1.00 |
| Savannah, GA | $13.92 | $28,950 | $23,340 | $35,640 | 1,410 | 7.11 | 1.28 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $13.85 | $28,810 | $23,290 | $36,510 | 1,210 | 5.22 | 0.94 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $13.84 | $28,780 | $23,330 | $34,030 | 360 | 3.74 | 0.68 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $13.66 | $28,410 | $23,790 | $35,220 | 550 | 11.69 | 2.11 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $13.47 | $28,020 | $22,180 | $35,770 | 500 | 5.30 | 0.96 |
| Albany, GA | $13.37 | $27,810 | $23,070 | $37,380 | 270 | 4.66 | 0.84 |
| Valdosta, GA | $13.12 | $27,280 | $21,150 | $33,700 | 300 | 5.62 | 1.02 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $13.01 | $27,070 | $22,350 | $35,200 | 270 | 3.59 | 0.65 |
| Hinesville, GA | $12.89 | $26,800 | $22,290 | $34,410 | 100 | 4.73 | 0.86 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $12.86 | $26,740 | $22,490 | $33,110 | 710 | 6.08 | 1.10 |
| Dalton, GA | $12.51 | $26,020 | $21,920 | $32,680 | 150 | 2.33 | 0.42 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.53 | $28,130 | $21,720 | $36,830 | 800 | 5.74 | 1.04 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.51 | $28,100 | $21,850 | $36,460 | 920 | 4.89 | 0.88 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.30 | $27,670 | $21,840 | $33,740 | 380 | 4.33 | 0.78 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.08 | $27,210 | $21,530 | $34,120 | 930 | 4.82 | 0.87 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $14.31 | $29,770 | 18,510 | 0.68 |
| Alabama | $13.21 | $27,480 | 8,290 | 0.71 |
| Florida | $16.28 | $33,860 | 79,550 | 1.45 |
| North Carolina | $15.05 | $31,310 | 33,080 | 1.21 |
| South Carolina | $14.55 | $30,260 | 14,500 | 1.14 |
| Tennessee | $14.83 | $30,850 | 20,500 | 1.13 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Georgia 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 Georgia 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.