Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Indiana
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Indiana have a median of $31,420 a year, below the national $35,510 (−12%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. That is 34% less than the median across all occupations in Indiana ($47,860). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio pay more (up to $36,380 in Illinois) and Kentucky pays less (down to $30,880 in Kentucky). Indiana employs 11,050 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 3.45 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.62 means it is less common in Indiana than nationally.
Indiana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Indiana | Hourly | $13.56 | $14.04 | $15.11 | $17.46 | $18.82 | $15.88 | 11,050 | 3.45 | 0.62 |
| Annual | $28,210 | $29,210 | $31,420 | $36,320 | $39,150 | $33,020 | ||||
| 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
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.62
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.45
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Indiana'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 Indiana
15 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $17.94 | $37,310 | $34,450 | $51,750 | 18,260 | 4.05 | 0.73 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $17.16 | $35,690 | $28,460 | $43,210 | 370 | 3.60 | 0.65 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $16.66 | $34,650 | $28,850 | $39,360 | 6,360 | 5.78 | 1.04 |
| Bloomington, IN | $16.34 | $33,980 | $28,320 | $43,270 | 340 | 4.64 | 0.84 |
| Kokomo, IN | $16.24 | $33,780 | $28,500 | $38,520 | 110 | 3.10 | 0.56 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $15.91 | $33,100 | $27,940 | $42,780 | 3,770 | 5.50 | 0.99 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $15.69 | $32,640 | $29,070 | $40,550 | 3,930 | 3.55 | 0.64 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $14.92 | $31,040 | $28,490 | $39,490 | 610 | 2.72 | 0.49 |
| Evansville, IN | $14.70 | $30,580 | $27,520 | $37,380 | 520 | 3.83 | 0.69 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $14.68 | $30,540 | $28,010 | $38,640 | 580 | 4.41 | 0.80 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $14.44 | $30,040 | $28,120 | $38,790 | 330 | 2.58 | 0.47 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $14.29 | $29,730 | $27,980 | $36,550 | 110 | 2.61 | 0.47 |
| Columbus, IN | $14.13 | $29,400 | $26,900 | $36,570 | 180 | 3.71 | 0.67 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $13.98 | $29,070 | $24,090 | $36,930 | 250 | 3.89 | 0.70 |
| Muncie, IN | $13.78 | $28,660 | $26,760 | $36,480 | 140 | 3.21 | 0.58 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $14.55 | $30,260 | $28,110 | $37,360 | 600 | 3.73 | 0.67 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $14.44 | $30,020 | $27,860 | $37,160 | 750 | 3.82 | 0.69 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $14.12 | $29,370 | $27,030 | $35,860 | 640 | 3.05 | 0.55 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Indiana 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 Indiana 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.