Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Tennessee
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Tennessee have a median of $30,850 a year, below the national $35,510 (−13%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. That is 35% less than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina and Kentucky pay more (up to $33,820 in Virginia) and Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi pay less (down to $25,360 in Mississippi). Tennessee employs 20,500 maids and housekeeping cleaners, 6.25 per 1,000 jobs, the 12th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.13 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $12.07 | $13.63 | $14.83 | $16.89 | $18.05 | $15.24 | 20,500 | 6.25 | 1.13 |
| Annual | $25,100 | $28,350 | $30,850 | $35,140 | $37,540 | $31,690 | ||||
| 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
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 12th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.13
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.25
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $16.44 | $34,200 | $28,560 | $38,230 | 7,100 | 6.45 | 1.17 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $15.21 | $31,630 | $26,310 | $37,820 | 4,100 | 6.70 | 1.21 |
| Knoxville, TN | $14.42 | $29,990 | $23,960 | $36,770 | 2,440 | 5.74 | 1.04 |
| Jackson, TN | $14.10 | $29,320 | $24,020 | $34,680 | 490 | 5.84 | 1.06 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $14.05 | $29,220 | $23,780 | $36,160 | 1,480 | 5.52 | 1.00 |
| Morristown, TN | $13.83 | $28,770 | $22,840 | $35,370 | 180 | 3.80 | 0.69 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $13.77 | $28,640 | $23,050 | $35,570 | 550 | 5.36 | 0.97 |
| Cleveland, TN | $13.74 | $28,590 | $22,740 | $35,230 | 240 | 5.56 | 1.00 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $13.73 | $28,560 | $25,810 | $35,860 | 610 | 5.11 | 0.92 |
| Johnson City, TN | $13.52 | $28,120 | $22,730 | $33,990 | 340 | 4.14 | 0.75 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.24 | $29,610 | $22,240 | $35,850 | 440 | 4.01 | 0.72 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $14.10 | $29,330 | $22,340 | $37,030 | 550 | 4.67 | 0.84 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $13.83 | $28,770 | $22,430 | $35,530 | 750 | 6.53 | 1.18 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $13.46 | $28,000 | $22,120 | $35,030 | 2,190 | 15.58 | 2.81 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $14.83 | $30,850 | 20,500 | 1.13 |
| Alabama | $13.21 | $27,480 | 8,290 | 0.71 |
| Arkansas | $13.44 | $27,960 | 6,930 | 0.96 |
| Georgia | $14.31 | $29,770 | 18,510 | 0.68 |
| Kentucky | $14.85 | $30,880 | 12,040 | 1.09 |
| Missouri | $16.19 | $33,670 | 15,360 | 0.95 |
| Mississippi | $12.19 | $25,360 | 8,320 | 1.29 |
| North Carolina | $15.05 | $31,310 | 33,080 | 1.21 |
| Virginia | $16.26 | $33,820 | 23,120 | 1.02 |
See the national page for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.