How to become maids and housekeeping cleanerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Cleaning & Building Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$35,510

25th–75th pct. $30,350–$39,590

Top pay (est.)

$63,100

Top 10% $48,570

Pay in 5 years

$41,200est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$47,900est.

$41,200–$55,600

Outlook score

48/100

★★☆☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

22%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

+0.6%

176K openings / yr

How to become maids and housekeeping cleaners

Typical education

No formal educational credential

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Key skills

Service Orientation

2.6

Coordination

2.6

Time Management

2.2

Persuasion

2.1

Complex Problem Solving

2.1

Social Perceptiveness

2.1

Negotiation

2.1

Instructing

2.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Public Safety and Security

2.8

English Language

2.2

Administration and Management

2.2

Chemistry

2.1

Education and Training

1.9

Foreign Language

1.3

Computers and Electronics

1.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesAssisting and Caring for OthersPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting Information

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityNear VisionOral ExpressionStaminaFar Vision

Education of workers

Less than high school

45%

High school diploma

36%

Post-secondary certificate

Bachelor's degree

Post-doctoral training

Some college

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

59%

1–3 months

13%

None / short demo

3–6 months

6–12 months

4–10 years

Related work experience

None

48%

1–2 years

15%

Up to 1 month

10%

1–3 months

10%

6–12 months

2–4 years

3–6 months

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as maids and housekeeping cleaners

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.