The average wage for a housekeeper in Texas is around $12.56 per hour.
Avg Wage
Housekeepers earn an average hourly wage of $12.56.
Salaries typically start from $9.09 per hour and go up to $15.73 per hour.
61% below national average Updated in 2021
Housekeeper earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$15.73 per hour
$32,710 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$13.79 per hour
$28,670 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$12.56 per hour
$26,120 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$10.77 per hour
$22,390 per year
10th percentile
Starting level housekeeper earnings begin at:
$9.09 per hour
$18,900 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Housekeeper salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $45,400 |
| District of Columbia | $37,810 |
| New York | $36,060 |
| California | $34,330 |
| Massachusetts | $33,660 |
| Washington | $33,430 |
| Rhode Island | $30,870 |
| Colorado | $30,470 |
| Vermont | $30,230 |
| Oregon | $30,110 |
| Nevada | $30,030 |
| Minnesota | $29,950 |
| New Jersey | $29,770 |
| New Hampshire | $29,730 |
| Alaska | $29,630 |
| Arizona | $29,520 |
| Maine | $29,460 |
| North Dakota | $29,320 |
| Utah | $29,190 |
| Connecticut | $28,930 |
| Illinois | $28,920 |
| Maryland | $28,880 |
| Michigan | $28,560 |
| Nebraska | $28,430 |
| Wisconsin | $28,320 |
| Montana | $28,290 |
| Delaware | $28,230 |
| Iowa | $27,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,820 |
| Texas | $26,120 |
| Virginia | $25,560 |
| Missouri | $25,420 |
| Florida | $24,790 |
| Wyoming | $24,720 |
| Ohio | $24,550 |
| Indiana | $24,480 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $24,360 |
| Idaho | $24,300 |
| Kentucky | $23,800 |
| North Carolina | $23,770 |
| Arkansas | $23,590 |
| South Dakota | $23,470 |
| South Carolina | $23,430 |
| West Virginia | $23,420 |
| Tennessee | $23,300 |
| Kansas | $23,150 |
| New Mexico | $23,070 |
| Georgia | $22,910 |
| Oklahoma | $22,830 |
| Louisiana | $22,310 |
| Alabama | $21,650 |
| Mississippi | $21,240 |
| Guam | $19,540 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,370 |
How do housekeeper salaries compare to similar careers?
Housekeepers earn 7% less than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than engravers but more than amusement attendants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Engraver salary | $31K |
| Upholsterer salary | $30K |
| Florist salary | $30K |
| Professional painter salary | $29K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $26K |
| Housekeeper salary | $26K |
| Food server salary | $21K |
| Cashier salary | $23K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $22K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)