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Job outlook for housekeeping assistants in the United States
Housekeeping assistant job and salary trends over time
Housekeeping assistant jobs over time
Housekeeping assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,840 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 66,908 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 77,957 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 77,732 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 77,595 | 0.02% |
Average housekeeping assistant salary over time
Housekeeping assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,227 | $14.05 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $27,700 | $13.32 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $26,496 | $12.74 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $25,482 | $12.25 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $24,322 | $11.69 | +5.2% |
Housekeeping assistant jobs by state
Most common states for housekeeping assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 165 | 16% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 156 | 12% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 70 | 12% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 83 | 11% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,165 | 10% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 668 | 10% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 585 | 10% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 137 | 10% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 288 | 9% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 58 | 9% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,773 | 8% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,007 | 8% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 567 | 8% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 555 | 8% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 459 | 8% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 453 | 8% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 377 | 8% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 240 | 8% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 136 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 64 | 8% |
Most common cities for housekeeping assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto | 6 | 9% | $34,674 |
| 2 | Austin | 2 | 8% | $28,401 |
| 3 | Ocala | 3 | 5% | $23,526 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 7 | 3% | $23,957 |
| 5 | Knoxville | 4 | 2% | $22,784 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | 3 | 2% | $23,323 |
| 7 | Davenport | 2 | 2% | $24,587 |
| 8 | Fayetteville | 2 | 2% | $27,165 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | 2 | 2% | $27,176 |
| 10 | Saint Louis | 3 | 1% | $25,595 |
| 11 | Fort Wayne | 2 | 1% | $27,900 |
| 12 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $30,001 |
| 13 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $31,326 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $27,486 |
Housekeeping Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of housekeeping assistant experts
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University of Florida
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Housekeeping Assistants to find work opportunities?
Lizzette Rodriguez Ph.D.: In terms of finding work after graduation, my opinion is that it changes a lot. A few years ago I would have said that Texas was the place to go find work and we have several recent graduates that are in the oil industry. However, the oil industry has suffered a lot and some of our graduates have lost their jobs because of that. At the other hand, we also have graduates working in different offices of the USGS and the EPA, in different states, as well as FEMA.
What skills stand out on Housekeeping Assistant resumes?
Dr. Joseph Meert: Most employers want students to be well-rounded in core STEM subjects (math, chemistry and physics) along with the BS degree in geology. Ideally, the degree should include exposure to field work (field camp of some sort is ideal). In addition, we see that students who are proficient in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) either through coursework or certificate have a definite advantage in the market place.