Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$29,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $35,510
State Rank
#45 of 51
63,110 employed here

How much do Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in Texas?

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Texas take home a median of $29,660 annually — roughly $14.26 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $35,510.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $22,150 while the top 10% make $37,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $26,650 and $34,250 a year.

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,150$10.65
25th percentile (early career)$26,650$12.81
50th percentile (median)$29,660$14.26
75th percentile (experienced)$34,250$16.47
90th percentile (top earners)$37,300$17.93

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 45th out of 51 states and territories for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$51,600
2Nevada$46,550
3California$42,660
4District of Columbia$42,260
5Washington$42,180

Working as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Texas

Nationally, about 861,000 people work as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($29,660) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in Texas?
The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Texas is $29,660 per year, or about $14.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,150 at the entry level to $37,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners about 16% less than the national median of $35,510. Texas ranks 45th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $29,660 a year. About 63,110 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.