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House Cleaner Pay Rates in 2025: Hourly & State-by-State Guide
Cleaner pay in 2025 by state: hourly and annual ranges, nationwide summary, FAQs, and an owner checklist to set competitive, profitable wages.
Juan Chaparro
October 1, 2025
House Cleaner Pay Rates in 2025: Hourly & State-by-State Guide
Cleaner pay in 2025 by state: hourly and annual ranges, nationwide summary, FAQs, and an owner checklist to set competitive, profitable wages.
House Cleaner Pay Rates in 2025: Hourly & State-by-State Guide
Updated: 2025
Pay is the #1 reason cleaners leave. Pay too little and they quit. Pay too much and margins vanish. This guide gives you the sweet spot for 2025 — national ranges, a 50-state breakdown, and tips to set competitive, profitable wages.
Most companies that retain house cleaning employees is because they know their numbers, of how much to charge the client (see Guide: How to price cleaning services), and how much too pay the employee properly, so they stay.
Quick Summary (Nationwide)
- Average hourly pay: $14 – $22/hour
- Annual salary (full-time): $29,000 – $45,000
- Lead/supervisor: $40,000 – $55,000+
Table of Contents (Jump to Your State)
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Cleaner Pay by State in United States(2025)
Alabama
Hourly Pay: $12 – $18
Annual Salary: $25,000 – $37,000
Alaska
Hourly Pay: $16 – $24
Annual Salary: $33,000 – $50,000
Arizona
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Arkansas
Hourly Pay: $12 – $18
Annual Salary: $25,000 – $37,000
California
Hourly Pay: $18 – $28
Annual Salary: $37,000 – $58,000
Colorado
Hourly Pay: $16 – $25
Annual Salary: $33,000 – $51,000
Connecticut
Hourly Pay: $16 – $25
Annual Salary: $33,000 – $52,000
Delaware
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Florida
Hourly Pay: $13 – $21
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $43,000
Georgia
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Hawaii
Hourly Pay: $18 – $27
Annual Salary: $37,000 – $56,000
Idaho
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Illinois
Hourly Pay: $15 – $23
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $48,000
Indiana
Hourly Pay: $13 – $21
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $44,000
Iowa
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Kansas
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Kentucky
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Louisiana
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Maine
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Maryland
Hourly Pay: $16 – $25
Annual Salary: $33,000 – $52,000
Massachusetts
Hourly Pay: $17 – $26
Annual Salary: $35,000 – $54,000
Michigan
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Minnesota
Hourly Pay: $15 – $23
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $48,000
Mississippi
Hourly Pay: $12 – $18
Annual Salary: $25,000 – $37,000
Missouri
Hourly Pay: $13 – $21
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $44,000
Montana
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Nebraska
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Nevada
Hourly Pay: $15 – $24
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $50,000
New Hampshire
Hourly Pay: $15 – $23
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $48,000
New Jersey
Hourly Pay: $16 – $25
Annual Salary: $33,000 – $52,000
New Mexico
Hourly Pay: $13 – $21
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $43,000
New York
Hourly Pay: $17 – $27
Annual Salary: $35,000 – $56,000
North Carolina
Hourly Pay: $13 – $21
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $43,000
North Dakota
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Ohio
Hourly Pay: $14 – $21
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $43,000
Oklahoma
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Oregon
Hourly Pay: $15 – $24
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $50,000
Pennsylvania
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Rhode Island
Hourly Pay: $15 – $24
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $50,000
South Carolina
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
South Dakota
Hourly Pay: $12 – $19
Annual Salary: $25,000 – $39,000
Tennessee
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
Texas
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Utah
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Vermont
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Virginia
Hourly Pay: $15 – $23
Annual Salary: $31,000 – $48,000
Washington
Hourly Pay: $18 – $27
Annual Salary: $37,000 – $56,000
West Virginia
Hourly Pay: $12 – $19
Annual Salary: $25,000 – $39,000
Wisconsin
Hourly Pay: $14 – $22
Annual Salary: $29,000 – $45,000
Wyoming
Hourly Pay: $13 – $20
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $42,000
What Affects Cleaner Pay?
- Region: Metro areas pay higher than rural/suburban. (LA, NYC)
- Experience: House cleaners with proven experience earn more. (I had once an employees that looked like rockstar, blue hair, tattoos all over...almost didn't hire her, but her proven experience was all I needed to feel confident. She lasted 2 years at my Dallas house cleaning company and was some of the best employees, I've had in 21 years in business.)
- Specialties: Post-construction, Airbnb turnover, carpets = premium rates.
- Employment type: W‑2 vs. 1099 (contractors often charge $25–$35/hr but cover taxes & supplies). If you still undecided about cleaning employees W-2 vs 1099 watch this webinar)
How to Set Pay (Owner Checklist)
- Research your city's averages (use this guide + your comps).
- Map your pricing & margins — can you afford the rate year-round?
- Offer stability and transparent growth paths to retain staff.
- Review pay quarterly as demand and costs change.
FAQs
Do cleaners get tips?
Often $20–$100/week extra for regular routes.
What’s the minimum I can pay?
Your state or city minimum wage applies — some are $16/hr+.
Should I pay hourly or per job?
Hourly is safest for new hires. Per-job can work once quality and pace are consistent.
Final Thoughts
In 2025, most cleaners earn $14–$22/hour, with higher ranges in big metros. Competitive, fair pay reduces turnover — and saves you a fortune on constant rehiring.
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