DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 3,536 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 854,910 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | $37,440 | +62.5% | 11 | 1 |
| Woods Cross, UT | $31,200 | +35.4% | 12 | 1 |
| Hyannis, MA | $28,350 | +23% | 23 | 5 |
| Orlando, FL | $27,040 | +17.3% | 11 | 4 |
| Largo, FL | $27,040 | +17.3% | 34 | 1 |
| Avon, CO | $26,000 | +12.8% | 10 | 2 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | $24,960 | +8.3% | 41 | 2 |
| Columbus, OH | $24,960 | +8.3% | 16 | 3 |
| Appleton, WI | $24,960 | +8.3% | 13 | 1 |
| Orem, UT | $23,920 | +3.8% | 15 | 1 |
| Miami Beach, FL | $22,880 | -0.7% | 23 | 1 |
| Barron, WI | $21,258 | -7.8% | 14 | 3 |
| West Lafayette, IN | $20,800 | -9.7% | 17 | 3 |
| Kissimmee, FL | $20,509 | -11% | 28 | 3 |
| BILOXI, MI | $19,769 | -14.2% | 98 | 2 |
| Austin, TX | $19,240 | -16.5% | 19 | 1 |
| Rockville, MD | $18,325 | -20.5% | 10 | 1 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $17,888 | -22.4% | 10 | 1 |
| Gulfport, MI | $17,597 | -23.6% | 29 | 1 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $16,827 | -27% | 16 | 5 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $33,280 | -10.6% | 31 |
| New Jersey | $31,190 | -15% | 6 |
| Oregon | $30,680 | -14.7% | 6 |
| California | $28,891 | -28.1% | 65 |
| Nebraska | $28,870 | -8.2% | 61 |
| Massachusetts | $27,914 | -26.8% | 85 |
| Illinois | $26,999 | -24.2% | 28 |
| District of Columbia | $26,104 | -33.1% | 1 |
| Utah | $24,970 | -28% | 28 |
| Ohio | $24,960 | -16.3% | 21 |
| Arkansas | $24,960 | -8.4% | 51 |
| Wyoming | $23,899 | -21% | 2 |
| Florida | $22,880 | -28.1% | 141 |
| Wisconsin | $22,693 | -33.4% | 48 |
| New York | $21,258 | -50.4% | 12 |
| Delaware | $21,227 | -32% | 2 |
| North Dakota | $21,029 | -38.4% | 2 |
| Connecticut | $21,008 | -40.7% | 1 |
| Indiana | $20,800 | -32.3% | 54 |
| Michigan | $19,769 | -41.1% | 140 |
| Alabama | $19,261 | -29.1% | 1 |
| Texas | $19,240 | -34.8% | 25 |
| Virginia | $18,907 | -42% | 16 |
| Maryland | $18,325 | -46.3% | 20 |
| Oklahoma | $18,325 | -33.1% | 1 |
| New Mexico | $18,200 | -38.8% | 1 |
| Missouri | $17,742 | -43.1% | 25 |
| Louisiana | $16,994 | -33% | 5 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Care and Cleaning, Inc. | None | $27,747 |
| ORION TRAVEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | High School | $20,509 |
| Biloxi Lodging LLC | None | $24,960 |
| Mountain Temp Services, LLC | None | $36,400 |
| Wilderness Resorts Waterparks Inc | None | $19,094 |
| Centennial Plaza | None | $17,597 |
| ATL GA STAFFING LLC | None | $17,867 |
| Sunshine Clean of Austin, Inc. | None | $19,240 |
| Chula Vista Inc | None | $19,760 |
| United Maintenance Company, Inc. | None | $27,040 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is Other Services at $55,824. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Accommodation and Food Services at $21,526.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 3,536 DOL filings, the median salary for a Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is $23,046, ranging from $18,907 to $27,040.
The 90th percentile salary is $47,590 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Cicero, IL offers the highest median at $37,440.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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