Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
SOC Code: 37-2012 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $40,747 | $48,714 | $56,659 | $64,626 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $43,638 | $48,672 | $53,706 | $58,739 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $38,958 | $45,510 | $52,083 | $58,635 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $40,352 | $46,218 | $52,104 | $57,970 |
| Vallejo, CA | $35,901 | $43,243 | $50,586 | $57,928 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,235 | $42,640 | $50,024 | $57,429 |
| Modesto, CA | $34,798 | $41,267 | $47,736 | $54,205 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $34,050 | $40,477 | $46,883 | $53,310 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $40,976 | $45,011 | $49,026 | $53,061 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $36,525 | $41,330 | $46,155 | $50,960 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Active Listening | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.6 | |
| Active Learning | 2.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Chemistry | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
| Production and Processing | 2.2 |
| Communications and Media | 2.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 44.6% |
| High school diploma | 35.5% |
| Some college | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
Technology Skills
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