Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in North Dakota
At $35,050 a year, the median for maids and housekeeping cleaners in North Dakota is close to the national median of $35,510 (−1%); North Dakota ranks 24th of 51 states by median. That is 33% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $37,470 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $29,950 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 2,880 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 6.71 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.21 means the occupation is more concentrated in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $14.19 | $14.76 | $16.85 | $18.07 | $21.47 | $17.14 | 2,880 | 6.71 | 1.21 |
| Annual | $29,520 | $30,700 | $35,050 | $37,580 | $44,650 | $35,640 | ||||
| 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
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.71
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota'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 North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $17.08 | $35,530 | $30,420 | $41,600 | 820 | 5.49 | 0.99 |
| Bismarck, ND | $17.07 | $35,510 | $30,970 | $39,640 | 450 | 6.28 | 1.14 |
| Minot, ND | $16.89 | $35,130 | $30,530 | $39,370 | 260 | 7.82 | 1.41 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $16.80 | $34,940 | $29,400 | $44,340 | 350 | 6.66 | 1.20 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $16.83 | $35,000 | $29,520 | $47,020 | 520 | 8.27 | 1.49 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $16.60 | $34,520 | $29,340 | $46,770 | 630 | 7.20 | 1.30 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $16.85 | $35,050 | 2,880 | 1.21 |
| Minnesota | $18.01 | $37,470 | 14,890 | 0.91 |
| Montana | $17.18 | $35,740 | 5,380 | 1.90 |
| South Dakota | $14.40 | $29,950 | 3,540 | 1.40 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.