Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Virginia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$33,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $35,510
State Rank
#31 of 51
23,120 employed here

How much do Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in Virginia?

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Virginia take home a median of $33,820 annually — roughly $16.26 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $35,510.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $28,210 while the top 10% make $41,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,670 and $36,710 a year.

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,210$13.56
25th percentile (early career)$29,670$14.26
50th percentile (median)$33,820$16.26
75th percentile (experienced)$36,710$17.65
90th percentile (top earners)$41,710$20.05

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 31st 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 Virginia

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 Virginia pay ($33,820) 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 Virginia?
The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Virginia is $33,820 per year, or about $16.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,210 at the entry level to $41,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners about 5% less than the national median of $35,510. Virginia ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $33,820 a year. About 23,120 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.