Housekeeper Demographics and Statistics in the US – 2024
We’ve collected a list of top Housekeeper demographics and statistics in the United States.
Find out where they work, what their salaries are, their educational levels and more.
- The average wage of a Housekeeper in the United States is $34,650 per yearÂ
- Top earners can make $45,680 per yearÂ
- Individuals with the lowest pay levels of the group earn $24,520Â
- 59% of Housekeepers work part-timeÂ
- 85% of all Housekeepers are womenÂ
Housekeeper Employment
There are 836,230 Housekeepers in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Â
See the employment levels for this occupation for the years 2019-2023.
Housekeeper Employment Type
41% of Housekeepers work full-time, while the rest are employed on a part-time basis.
Housekeeper Gender Statistics
Only 15% of all Housekeepers are men.
Housekeeper Age Statistics
The majority of Housekeepers are older than 40, followed by those who are between 30 and 40 years old (17%).
Housekeeper Ethnicity and Race Statistics
Most Housekeepers are White, followed by Hispanic/Latino (20%) and Black or African American (10%).
See the breakdown of Housekeeper statistics by race and ethnicity below.
Housekeeper Education Statistics
While some Housekeepers have higher levels of education such as a bachelor’s degree (9%), most have a diploma or a high school diploma.
Housekeeper Tenure Statistics
Most Housekeepers stay at the same job for less than a year (39%). However, there are also individuals who stay at the same housekeeping job for more than 8 years (7%).
See the breakdown of Housekeeper tenure statistics below.
Housekeeper Jobs by Industry
Housekeepers work in a number of industries. The one that employs the most of them is traveler accommodation.
See other industries where Housekeepers work below.
Industry | Employment |
---|---|
Traveler Accommodation | 467,270 |
Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 100,490 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 95,050 |
Nursing Care Facilities | 71,480 |
Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 46,480 |
Housekeeper Jobs by Company Size
Most Housekeepers (30%) work for companies that employ between 1,000 and 10,000 individuals.
Housekeeper Languages Spoken
Most Housekeepers who know an extra language speak Spanish. Aside from English and Spanish, Housekeepers also speak French (5%) and Russian (2.8%).
Additional Housekeeper Statistics
- Most Housekeepers (75%) are over 40 years oldÂ
- 60% of all Housekeepers are WhiteÂ
- 53% of Housekeepers have a high school diplomaÂ
- Traveler accommodation is the industry that employs the most Housekeepers (467,270)Â
- 20% of all Housekeepers work in companies that employ less than 100 peopleÂ
- 77% of Housekeepers who know a second language speak SpanishÂ
- The metropolitan area of New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA employs the most Housekeepers (48,070)Â
- Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI is the metropolitan area that offers Housekeepers the highest wage ($37,980)Â
Housekeeper Demographics and Statistics FAQÂ
The top three paying states that offer the highest salaries to Housekeepers are:
- HawaiiÂ
- New YorkÂ
- District of ColumbiaÂ
If you’re a Housekeeper looking for a job in New York, explore our NYC Housekeeper jobs page.Â
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA is the metropolitan are that employs the most Housekeepers.
Where are Housekeepers in high demand?
Cities that have a high demand for Housekeepers include:
- HonoluluÂ
- New YorkÂ
- MiamiÂ
- Washington D.C.Â
If you’re looking for a Housekeeper job in Florida, explore our Miami Housekeeper jobs page.Â
There are currently 836,230 Housekeepers in the United States.Â
85% of all Housekeepers are women.Â
Most Housekeepers are White.Â
Cities that have a high demand for Housekeepers include:
- HonoluluÂ
- New YorkÂ
- MiamiÂ
- Washington D.C.Â
If you’re looking for a Housekeeper job in Florida, explore our Miami Housekeeper jobs page.Â
The average male Housekeeper is 46 years old while the average female Housekeeper is 48 years old.Â
Housekeeper Statistics and Demographics Data
We calculate our statistics and demographics data using official government sources and agencies.
See how we find Housekeeper statistics and demographics on our statistics methodology page.Â