Whether you’ve been a Housekeeper for years or you’re just starting out, here are 500 Housekeeper jobs across the United States (U.S.) that you can apply for today.
Average Salary for Housekeepers in the US
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for Housekeepers in the U.S. is $34,650 per year or $16.66 per hour. As part of our job selection criteria explained at the end of this article, we ensured that all jobs selected for our list offer above-average salaries.
Check the average salaries for major cities in the U.S. below:
- Housekeeper salary in NYC
- Housekeeper salary in Miami
- Housekeeper salary in Los Angeles
- Housekeeper salary in Chicago
Housekeeper Job Growth in the US
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 836,230 Housekeepers employed across the U.S. This is nearly a 16% increase compared to 2019 when there were just 723,430 Housekeepers.
[Source: BLS]
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This chart shows the employment number for Housekeepers in the U.S. from 2019 to 2023.
Laws Regarding Housekeepers in the US
If you’re a Housekeeper in the U.S. or considering applying as one, consider the following legal information.
Minimum wage for Housekeepers
Housekeepers are entitled to pay at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Some changes to this amount may apply depending on your state, city or local jurisdiction. This also applies to live-in Housekeepers.
To view your salary and hourly pay, check out our Salary and Hourly Calculator.
Overtime pay for Housekeepers
If a Housekeeper works for more than 40 hours in 1 workweek, then they are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate.
To check how much you can get for the extra hours you worked, try our Time and a Half Calculator.
Our Job Selection Criteria
All jobs we select at OysterLink offer the following:
- Above-average pay: Our jobs offer a base pay higher than the average salary listed for the Housekeeper role, with some high-level jobs offering as high as $80,000 per year.
- Comprehensive benefits packages: We made sure all jobs offer several perks and job benefits that make your job more rewarding in the long run. This includes health insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance programs and education opportunities.
- Reputable employers: All employers mentioned on our list are well-respected hotel companies, medical institutions or government organizations.