Housekeeper Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median housekeeper in the Buffalo area earns $34,800 a year ($16.73 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($35,510) and 17% below the New York State median ($41,950). Half of the 2,760 housekeepers there earn between $33,630 and $39,270.
Median $34,800
10th: $32,24090th: $45,990
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $33,810 | $27,640 |
| 25th percentile | $33,630 | $35,820 | $30,350 |
| Median | $34,800 | $41,950 | $35,510 |
| 75th percentile | $39,270 | $57,980 | $39,590 |
| 90th percentile | $45,990 | $82,540 | $48,570 |
| Average | $38,220 | $49,680 | $37,080 |
| Jobs | 2,760 | 41,740 | 860,670 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for housekeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($48,200).
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- New York, NY: $44,010
- San Jose, CA: $48,200
- Las Vegas, NV: $48,140
- San Francisco, CA: $46,590
- Seattle, WA: $44,900
- Los Angeles, CA: $43,530
- San Diego, CA: $42,150
- Boston, MA: $39,470
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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.