Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		8,020
Mean wage		$12.56
Entry wage		$10.67
10th percentile wage		$9.95
50th percentile wage		$11.80
90th percentile wage		$16.38

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Accommodation	2,830	35.3%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	1,900	23.6%
Administrative and Support Services	1,370	17%
Hospitals	730	9.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	50	16.35
Public Administration	40	14.58
Hospitals	730	14.19
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	20	14.11

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.80		$14.78		-$2.98
2016	$11.27	+4.7%	$14.11	+4.7%	-$2.84
2015	$11.08	+1.7%	$13.87	+1.7%	-$2.79
2014	$10.85	+2%	$13.60	+2%	-$2.74
2013	$10.72	+1.3%	$13.42	+1.3%	-$2.70
2012	$10.56	+1.5%	$13.23	+1.5%	-$2.66
2011	$10.41	+1.4%	$13.04	+1.4%	-$2.63
2010	$10.30	+1.1%	$12.91	+1.1%	-$2.60
2009	$10.10	+2%	$12.65	+2%	-$2.55
2008	$9.83	+2.8%	$12.31	+2.8%	-$2.48
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.80		$22.06		-$10.26
2016	$11.27	+4.7%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$10.08
2015	$11.08	+1.7%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$9.83
2014	$10.85	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$9.60
2013	$10.72	+1.3%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$9.33
2012	$10.56	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$9.14
2011	$10.41	+1.4%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$8.98
2010	$10.30	+1.1%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$8.76
2009	$10.10	+2%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$8.70
2008	$9.83	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$8.50

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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