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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Central Minnesota 1,32082$17.48/hr$14.61/hr$15.97/hr$17.39/hr$18.34/hr$20.79/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Financial Activities350$20.34/hr
Professional and Business Services750$18.45/hr
Education and Health Services5,570$18.92/hr
Leisure and Hospitality6,500$17.18/hr
Other Services130$19.33/hr
Public Administration110$16.45/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 190$16.95/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 360$16.56/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 480$16.63/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 520$15.97/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 600$17.13/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 660$16.88/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 760$16.88/hr1.9%
Southeast Balance of State 810$16.87/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 890$16.89/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 940$18.01/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 970$16.65/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 1,320$17.39/hr4.1%
Northeast Minnesota 1,320$16.73/hr3.9%
Northwest Balance of State 1,580$16.67/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 1,600$17.39/hr3.5%
Northwest Minnesota 1,750$16.77/hr3.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 6,550$18.45/hr2.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 7,160$18.41/hrN/A
Minnesota 13,420$17.91/hr2.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 7,140$14.18/hr8.0%
Food Preparation Workers 23,720$17.02/hr-6.3%
Waiters and Waitresses 38,540$11.97/hr0.1%


  • Assign duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routines.
  • Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
  • Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
  • Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
  • Hang draperies and dust window blinds.
  • Answer telephones and doorbells.
  • Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
  • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
  • Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
  • Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.