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Housekeepers and Maids

Overview

Maids perform general housekeeping duties (such as vacuuming and cleaning) in homes, commercial establishments, and other settings. Housekeepers manage the work of maids and other household support staff. More than 1.3 million maids and housekeeping cleaners and 241,600 first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers are employed in the United States. Maids may also be known as housekeeping cleaners.

Salary Range

Below $25,000 to $75,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Little Change or More Slowly than the Average
Personality Traits

Conventional

Hands On

Problem-Solving

Career Ladder
Executive Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Experienced Maid

Entry-Level Maid