Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in New Jersey
The median for maids and housekeeping cleaners in New Jersey is $37,980 a year, somewhat above the national $35,510 (+7%); the state ranks 8th of 51 states by median. That is 35% less than the median across all occupations in New Jersey ($58,570). Among neighbouring states, New York pays more (up to $41,950 in New York) and Delaware and Pennsylvania pay less (down to $33,870 in Pennsylvania). New Jersey employs 18,360 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 4.29 per 1,000 jobs, the 17th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 means it is less common in New Jersey than nationally.
New Jersey vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| New Jersey | Hourly | $15.75 | $16.85 | $18.26 | $20.42 | $23.67 | $19.10 | 18,360 | 4.29 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $32,760 | $35,050 | $37,980 | $42,480 | $49,240 | $39,730 | ||||
| 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
- 8th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 17th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.29
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of New Jersey'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 New Jersey
6 metropolitan areas touching New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $21.16 | $44,010 | $35,220 | $82,540 | 40,030 | 4.22 | 0.76 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $19.56 | $40,690 | $32,220 | $43,170 | 2,730 | 16.18 | 2.92 |
| Vineland, NJ | $18.85 | $39,200 | $32,220 | $48,610 | 340 | 5.44 | 0.98 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $18.21 | $37,880 | $32,230 | $51,970 | 900 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $17.09 | $35,550 | $30,060 | $45,250 | 11,330 | 3.91 | 0.71 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $16.84 | $35,020 | $28,480 | $45,120 | 1,670 | 4.43 | 0.80 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $18.26 | $37,980 | 18,360 | 0.77 |
| Delaware | $16.42 | $34,150 | 1,820 | 0.68 |
| New York | $20.17 | $41,950 | 41,740 | 0.78 |
| Pennsylvania | $16.29 | $33,870 | 25,650 | 0.76 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.