Housekeeper Salary in Boston, MA
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The median housekeeper in the Boston area earns $39,470 a year ($18.98 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($35,510) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($38,950). Half of the 10,920 housekeepers there earn between $37,490 and $46,480.
Median $39,470
10th: $33,87090th: $61,060
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,870 | $34,320 | $27,640 |
| 25th percentile | $37,490 | $36,700 | $30,350 |
| Median | $39,470 | $38,950 | $35,510 |
| 75th percentile | $46,480 | $45,120 | $39,590 |
| 90th percentile | $61,060 | $60,900 | $48,570 |
| Average | $43,380 | $42,390 | $37,080 |
| Jobs | 10,920 | 14,910 | 860,670 |
Boston, MA ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for housekeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($48,200).
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- San Jose, CA: $48,200
- Las Vegas, NV: $48,140
- San Francisco, CA: $46,590
- Seattle, WA: $44,900
- New York, NY: $44,010
- Los Angeles, CA: $43,530
- San Diego, CA: $42,150
- Riverside, CA: $39,200
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.