Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,060 or more. The middle half of maids and housekeeping cleaners in Boston earn between $37,490 and $46,480.
- $34K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,380 | $3,615 | $20.86 |
| Median | $39,470 | $3,289 | $18.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,490 | $3,124 | $18.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,480 | $3,873 | $22.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Maids and housekeeping cleaners in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($42,390) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($37,080). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $35,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $43,380 | $39,470 | $33,870 | $61,060 | 10,920 |
| Massachusetts | $42,390 | $38,950 | $34,320 | $60,900 | 14,910 |
| United States | $37,080 | $35,510 | $27,640 | $48,570 | 860,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $43,380, a single filer in Boston takes home about $35,187 a year, or $2,932 a month and $1,353 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $37,036 | $3,086 |
| Working in MA | $35,187 | $2,932 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for maids and housekeeping cleaners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $43,380 buys what about $40,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 17.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($43,620).
- Barnstable$43,620
- Boston$43,380
- Pittsfield$39,630
- Worcester$39,140
- Amherst$38,450
- Springfield$38,430
All Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($58,330).
- San Jose, CA$58,330
- Kahului, HI$54,750
- San Francisco, CA$52,650
- Honolulu, HI$52,270
- Vallejo, CA$50,980
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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Boston: questions
How much do maids and housekeeping cleaners make an hour in Boston?
$20.85 an hour on average, and $18.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level maids and housekeeping cleaners salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the maids and housekeeping cleaners take-home pay in Boston?
About $35,187 a year ($2,932 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,380. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do maids and housekeeping cleaners earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($37,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 37-2012; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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