Updated March 14, 2024
Average homemaker salary
$12.78hourly
$26,588 yearly rate
Entry-level homemaker salary
$20,000 yearly salary
How much does a homemaker make?
The average homemaker salary in the United States is $26,588. Homemaker salaries typically range between $20,000 and $34,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for homemakers is $12.78 per hour.
Homemaker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Homemakers earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Average homemaker salary by state
The average homemaker salary in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average homemaker salary states are Florida, Nevada, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for homemakers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $33,740 | $16.22 | 42 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $31,796 | $15.29 | 286 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $30,298 | $14.57 | 364 |
| 4 | New York | $30,373 | $14.60 | 566 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $28,699 | $13.80 | 160 |
| 6 | Oregon | $29,436 | $14.15 | 125 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $25,985 | $12.49 | 50 |
| 8 | Vermont | $30,777 | $14.80 | 14 |
| 9 | Texas | $27,627 | $13.28 | 573 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $25,664 | $12.34 | 212 |
| 11 | Washington | $28,954 | $13.92 | 197 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $27,624 | $13.28 | 134 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $25,349 | $12.19 | 423 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $29,072 | $13.98 | 11 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $27,615 | $13.28 | 30 |
| 16 | Illinois | $26,204 | $12.60 | 412 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $27,823 | $13.38 | 38 |
| 18 | Michigan | $24,707 | $11.88 | 312 |
| 19 | Ohio | $24,749 | $11.90 | 303 |
| 20 | Montana | $26,514 | $12.75 | 31 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $25,629 | $12.32 | 271 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $26,629 | $12.80 | 18 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $29,662 | $14.26 | 23 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $27,534 | $13.24 | 103 |
| 25 | Arizona | $24,213 | $11.64 | 183 |
| 26 | California | $25,425 | $12.22 | 870 |
| 27 | Iowa | $24,667 | $11.86 | 89 |
| 28 | Alabama | $24,314 | $11.69 | 115 |
| 29 | Alaska | $26,639 | $12.81 | 9 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $22,657 | $10.89 | 143 |
| 31 | Delaware | $23,627 | $11.36 | 36 |
| 32 | Colorado | $25,036 | $12.04 | 141 |
| 33 | Missouri | $22,974 | $11.05 | 165 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $24,220 | $11.64 | 44 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $23,509 | $11.30 | 81 |
| 36 | Idaho | $23,305 | $11.20 | 29 |
| 37 | Nevada | $21,507 | $10.34 | 84 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $22,971 | $11.04 | 49 |
| 39 | Georgia | $21,782 | $10.47 | 323 |
| 40 | Florida | $21,625 | $10.40 | 636 |
| 41 | Maryland | $22,561 | $10.85 | 182 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $24,990 | $12.01 | 18 |
| 43 | Indiana | $21,698 | $10.43 | 179 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $22,195 | $10.67 | 10 |
| 45 | Virginia | $22,242 | $10.69 | 234 |
| 46 | Kansas | $21,992 | $10.57 | 55 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $20,316 | $9.77 | 61 |
| 48 | Utah | $22,405 | $10.77 | 41 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $20,440 | $9.83 | 85 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $21,279 | $10.23 | 46 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,311 | $9.76 | 89 |
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Highest paying cities for homemakers
The highest-paying cities for homemakers are Beverly, MA, Newark, NJ, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverly, MA | $32,087 | $15.43 | |
| 2 | Newark, NJ | $30,461 | $14.64 | |
| 3 | New York, NY | $30,209 | $14.52 | |
| 4 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $29,692 | $14.28 | 1 |
| 5 | New London, CT | $28,814 | $13.85 | 1 |
| 6 | Appleton, WI | $28,380 | $13.64 | |
| 7 | Manchester, NH | $27,827 | $13.38 | 1 |
| 8 | Coon Rapids, MN | $27,648 | $13.29 | |
| 9 | Frisco, TX | $27,579 | $13.26 | |
| 10 | Huntley, IL | $26,384 | $12.68 | |
| 11 | High Point, NC | $25,672 | $12.34 | 1 |
| 12 | Aurora, CO | $25,023 | $12.03 | |
| 13 | Des Moines, IA | $24,483 | $11.77 | |
| 14 | Lenexa, KS | $22,059 | $10.61 | |
| 15 | Jacksonville, FL | $21,671 | $10.42 | 4 |
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Homemaker salary details
A homemaker's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a homemaker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $26,588 | $2,216 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying homemaker jobs
The highest paying types of homemakers are provider, elderly caregiver, and direct care counselor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attending, Ambulatory Care | $29,626 | $2,469 | $14.24 | 169,412 |
| Child Care Attendant | $27,542 | $2,295 | $13.24 | 156,197 |
| Direct Support Staff | $31,268 | $2,606 | $15.03 | 182,001 |
| Aide | $27,793 | $2,316 | $13.36 | 78,919 |
| Elderly Caregiver | $37,109 | $3,092 | $17.84 | 71,532 |
| Direct Support Professional | $32,077 | $2,673 | $15.42 | 142,034 |
Which companies pay homemakers the most?
Homemaker salaries at Amedisys and Bristol Hospice are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average homemaker salary at companies like Kinney Drugs and Health First are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amedisys | $34,046 | $16.37 |
| 2 | Bristol Hospice | $33,532 | $16.12 |
| 3 | Kinney Drugs | $32,819 | $15.78 |
| 4 | Health First | $32,050 | $15.41 |
| 5 | Episcopal Homes of Minnesota | $32,034 | $15.40 |
| 6 | Arapahoe County | $31,651 | $15.22 |
| 7 | Compass Group USA | $31,645 | $15.21 |
| 8 | Chelsea Jewish Lifecare | $31,588 | $15.19 |
| 9 | Glencoe Regional Health Services | $30,606 | $14.71 |
| 10 | Southern Healthcare | $30,520 | $14.67 |
| 11 | Masonicare | $30,391 | $14.61 |
| 12 | WesleyLife | $29,863 | $14.36 |
| 13 | LHC Group | $29,654 | $14.26 |
| 14 | Menno Haven | $29,585 | $14.22 |
| 15 | Elliot Hospital | $29,466 | $14.17 |
| 16 | Anodyne Medical Services | $29,095 | $13.99 |
| 17 | Immanuel | $28,884 | $13.89 |
| 18 | Avera Health | $28,861 | $13.88 |
| 19 | Brethren Care Village | $28,741 | $13.82 |
| 20 | AdventHealth | $28,633 | $13.77 |
Homemaker salary by industry
The average homemaker salary varies across industries:
- The average homemaker salary in the health care industry is $27,475, the highest of any industry.
- The average homemaker salary in the finance industry is $27,217.
- Homemakers in the technology industry earn an average salary of $25,889, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for homemakers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $27,475 | $13.21 |
| 2 | Professional | $27,217 | $13.09 |
| 3 | Government | $26,406 | $12.70 |
| 4 | Technology | $25,889 | $12.45 |
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Homemaker salary trends
The average homemaker salary has risen by $7,622 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average homemaker earned $18,966 annually, but today, they earn $26,588 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for homemakers over the last decade.
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Average homemaker salary over time
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Homemaker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,600 | $12.78 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $24,800 | $11.92 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | $23,100 | $11.10 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $22,200 | $10.68 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | $21,100 | $10.13 | +4.3% |
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Recently added homemaker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Healthcare-West Springfield, Ma | Homemaker | West Springfield Town, MA | 07/01/2023 | $35,479 |
| Era Living Aljoya Mercer Island | Homemaker | Mercer Island, WA | 07/01/2023 | $39,006 |
| Garden Spot Communities | Homemaker | New Holland, PA | 06/30/2023 | $34,436 |
| State of South Dakota | Certified Homemaker | Hot Springs, AR | 06/30/2023 | $37,754 |
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services | Homemaker | Clearwater, FL | 06/27/2023 | $31,305 |
| Mary T. Inc. | Homemaker | Minneapolis, MN | 06/26/2023 | $31,305 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | Homemaker | Worcester, MA | 06/24/2023 | $33,392 |
| Guardian Angel Senior Services | Homemaker | Leominster, MA | 06/22/2023 | $31,305 |
| Addus Homecare | Homemaker | Greenville, SC | 06/20/2023 | $24,001 |
| Aveanna | Homemaker | Waltham, MA | 06/20/2023 | $33,392 |
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Updated March 14, 2024
