Housekeeper Salary in Washington, DC
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The median housekeeper in the Washington area earns $37,840 a year ($18.19 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($35,510). Half of the 15,860 housekeepers there earn between $34,880 and $42,150.
Median $37,840
10th: $33,59090th: $48,490
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,590 | $27,640 |
| 25th percentile | $34,880 | $30,350 |
| Median | $37,840 | $35,510 |
| 75th percentile | $42,150 | $39,590 |
| 90th percentile | $48,490 | $48,570 |
| Average | $39,610 | $37,080 |
| Jobs | 15,860 | 860,670 |
Washington, DC ranks 14th 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
- 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.