Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 1,212,800 people employed as maids and housekeeping cleaners in the United States. The median annual salary is $26,200. Entry level employees earn approximately $19,370 per year and senior employees earn approximately $39,140 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.