Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Massachusetts
The median for maids and housekeeping cleaners in Massachusetts is $38,950 a year, somewhat above the national $35,510 (+10%); the state ranks 7th of 51 states by median. That is 39% less than the median across all occupations in Massachusetts ($63,590). Among neighbouring states, New York pays more (up to $41,950 in New York) and Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut pay less (down to $36,170 in Connecticut). Massachusetts employs 14,910 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 4.10 per 1,000 jobs, the 19th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.74 means it is less common in Massachusetts than nationally.
Massachusetts vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $16.50 | $17.64 | $18.73 | $21.69 | $29.28 | $20.38 | 14,910 | 4.10 | 0.74 |
| Annual | $34,320 | $36,700 | $38,950 | $45,120 | $60,900 | $42,390 | ||||
| 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
- 7th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 19th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.74
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.10
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $18.98 | $39,470 | $33,870 | $61,060 | 10,920 | 4.04 | 0.73 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $18.63 | $38,750 | $35,970 | $60,370 | 950 | 10.14 | 1.83 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $18.12 | $37,690 | $35,120 | $42,920 | 270 | 4.11 | 0.74 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $17.98 | $37,390 | $34,490 | $45,810 | 3,510 | 4.91 | 0.89 |
| Worcester, MA | $17.96 | $37,350 | $34,350 | $46,010 | 1,250 | 3.56 | 0.64 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $17.59 | $36,600 | $33,400 | $57,970 | 550 | 9.71 | 1.75 |
| Springfield, MA | $17.59 | $36,590 | $34,660 | $45,260 | 730 | 3.63 | 0.66 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $18.81 | $39,120 | $36,260 | $46,970 | 230 | 5.47 | 0.99 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $18.73 | $38,950 | 14,910 | 0.74 |
| Connecticut | $17.39 | $36,170 | 6,680 | 0.71 |
| New Hampshire | $17.75 | $36,920 | 3,170 | 0.84 |
| New York | $20.17 | $41,950 | 41,740 | 0.78 |
| Rhode Island | $18.05 | $37,540 | 2,710 | 0.98 |
| Vermont | $18.12 | $37,680 | 1,830 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.