Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Ohio
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Ohio have a median of $32,170 a year, below the national $35,510 (−9%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. That is 35% less than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Michigan and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $34,650 in Michigan) and Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $28,090 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 28,930 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 5.21 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.94 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $13.29 | $14.00 | $15.47 | $17.13 | $18.15 | $15.68 | 28,930 | 5.21 | 0.94 |
| Annual | $27,650 | $29,120 | $32,170 | $35,630 | $37,750 | $32,620 | ||||
| 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
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.94
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.21
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $16.66 | $34,650 | $28,850 | $39,360 | 6,360 | 5.78 | 1.04 |
| Cleveland, OH | $16.33 | $33,970 | $28,520 | $38,220 | 5,780 | 5.60 | 1.01 |
| Columbus, OH | $16.24 | $33,770 | $28,210 | $37,590 | 5,170 | 4.68 | 0.85 |
| Akron, OH | $15.75 | $32,760 | $28,140 | $38,190 | 1,620 | 5.06 | 0.91 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $15.34 | $31,900 | $27,660 | $37,160 | 1,920 | 5.15 | 0.93 |
| Springfield, OH | $14.96 | $31,110 | $26,270 | $34,290 | 300 | 6.50 | 1.17 |
| Sandusky, OH | $14.95 | $31,090 | $26,880 | $35,510 | 680 | 13.57 | 2.45 |
| Toledo, OH | $14.86 | $30,910 | $26,790 | $37,270 | 1,540 | 5.28 | 0.95 |
| Lima, OH | $14.45 | $30,060 | $27,330 | $37,370 | 310 | 6.26 | 1.13 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $14.37 | $29,890 | $26,160 | $38,220 | 890 | 5.46 | 0.99 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $14.09 | $29,310 | $22,630 | $37,770 | 930 | 6.62 | 1.20 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $14.02 | $29,170 | $24,650 | $34,820 | 950 | 5.91 | 1.07 |
| Mansfield, OH | $14.00 | $29,120 | $24,210 | $37,580 | 280 | 5.80 | 1.05 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $13.85 | $28,820 | $23,980 | $34,650 | 250 | 6.88 | 1.24 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $13.69 | $28,480 | $23,590 | $35,610 | 500 | 8.56 | 1.55 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $14.40 | $29,940 | $24,280 | $36,580 | 1,070 | 4.29 | 0.77 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $13.99 | $29,100 | $23,670 | $36,260 | 870 | 5.32 | 0.96 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $13.98 | $29,080 | $23,810 | $35,920 | 1,300 | 5.24 | 0.95 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $13.86 | $28,840 | $23,960 | $35,140 | 660 | 4.84 | 0.87 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $15.47 | $32,170 | 28,930 | 0.94 |
| Indiana | $15.11 | $31,420 | 11,050 | 0.62 |
| Kentucky | $14.85 | $30,880 | 12,040 | 1.09 |
| Michigan | $16.66 | $34,650 | 18,690 | 0.77 |
| Pennsylvania | $16.29 | $33,870 | 25,650 | 0.76 |
| West Virginia | $13.51 | $28,090 | 6,110 | 1.57 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.