Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Maine
The median for maids and housekeeping cleaners in Maine is $37,630 a year, somewhat above the national $35,510 (+6%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. That is 27% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $36,920. Maine employs 4,960 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 7.74 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.40 means the occupation is more concentrated in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $16.60 | $17.47 | $18.09 | $19.95 | $21.42 | $18.84 | 4,960 | 7.74 | 1.40 |
| Annual | $34,520 | $36,330 | $37,630 | $41,490 | $44,560 | $39,180 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.40
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.74
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine'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 Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $18.48 | $38,440 | $36,440 | $44,630 | 2,170 | 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $17.90 | $37,240 | $33,310 | $43,280 | 170 | 3.59 | 0.65 |
| Bangor, ME | $17.44 | $36,260 | $32,010 | $41,980 | 510 | 7.04 | 1.27 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.00 | $37,440 | $33,610 | $43,470 | 1,320 | 9.28 | 1.68 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $17.72 | $36,850 | $33,040 | $42,740 | 730 | 11.65 | 2.10 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $18.09 | $37,630 | 4,960 | 1.40 |
| New Hampshire | $17.75 | $36,920 | 3,170 | 0.84 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Maine 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 Maine 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.