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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
AUTOMATION RISK
82%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$28,780
or $13.84 hourly
VOLUME
723,430
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
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quite important
Assisting and Caring for Others (60)
Social Perceptiveness (47)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (6)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '66%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's quite likely this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 82% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners' job openings is expected to rise 9.4% by 2031
'Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners' was $28,780, or $13.84 hourly
'Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners' are paid 37.1% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as maids and housekeeping cleaners?
As of 2021 there were 723,430 people employed as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners within the United States.
This represents around 0.51% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 194 people are employed as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 37-2012.00
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