NYC Hired: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Current openings

Cleaning Maid 2
Cottage Attendant 1
Domestic Maid 2

Number of positions

2012: 55,680 2014: 57,350

Annual job postings

New: 840 Replacement: 840
(Total: 1,680)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$24,480
($11/hour)

Middle:
$38,180
($18/hour)

Up to:
$44,800
($21/hour)

Average:
$38,030
($18/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Less than high school

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.