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Homemaker salary
Average homemaker salary
$12.78
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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Where can a Homemaker earn more?
Homemaker salary estimates from across the web
Average homemaker salary by state
Highest paying states for homemakers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $33,740 | $16.22 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $31,796 | $15.29 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $30,298 | $14.57 |
| 4 | New York | $30,373 | $14.60 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $28,699 | $13.80 |
| 6 | Oregon | $29,436 | $14.15 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $25,985 | $12.49 |
| 8 | Vermont | $30,777 | $14.80 |
| 9 | Texas | $27,627 | $13.28 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $25,664 | $12.34 |
| 11 | Washington | $28,954 | $13.92 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $27,624 | $13.28 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $25,349 | $12.19 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $29,072 | $13.98 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $27,615 | $13.28 |
| 16 | Illinois | $26,204 | $12.60 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $27,823 | $13.38 |
| 18 | Michigan | $24,707 | $11.88 |
| 19 | Ohio | $24,749 | $11.90 |
| 20 | Montana | $26,514 | $12.75 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $25,629 | $12.32 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $26,629 | $12.80 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $29,662 | $14.26 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $27,534 | $13.24 |
| 25 | Arizona | $24,213 | $11.64 |
| 26 | California | $25,425 | $12.22 |
| 27 | Iowa | $24,667 | $11.86 |
| 28 | Alabama | $24,314 | $11.69 |
| 29 | Alaska | $26,639 | $12.81 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $22,657 | $10.89 |
| 31 | Delaware | $23,627 | $11.36 |
| 32 | Colorado | $25,036 | $12.04 |
| 33 | Missouri | $22,974 | $11.05 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $24,220 | $11.64 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $23,509 | $11.30 |
| 36 | Idaho | $23,305 | $11.20 |
| 37 | Nevada | $21,507 | $10.34 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $22,971 | $11.04 |
| 39 | Georgia | $21,782 | $10.47 |
| 40 | Florida | $21,625 | $10.40 |
| 41 | Maryland | $22,561 | $10.85 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $24,990 | $12.01 |
| 43 | Indiana | $21,698 | $10.43 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $22,195 | $10.67 |
| 45 | Virginia | $22,242 | $10.69 |
| 46 | Kansas | $21,992 | $10.57 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $20,316 | $9.77 |
| 48 | Utah | $22,405 | $10.77 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $20,440 | $9.83 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $21,279 | $10.23 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,311 | $9.76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5 | New London, CT | $28,814 | $13.85 |
| 6 | Appleton, WI | $28,380 | $13.64 |
| 7 | Manchester, NH | $27,827 | $13.38 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Homemakers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
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 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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 |
High Paying Homemaker Jobs
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.
Compare homemaker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average homemaker salary over time
Compare homemaker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Homemaker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,600 | $12.78 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $24,800 | $11.92 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $23,100 | $11.10 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $22,200 | $10.68 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $21,100 | $10.13 | +4.3% |
Recently added homemaker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addus Homecare Corporation | Homemaker | Greenville, SC | 12/16/2024 | $24,001 |
| Bayada | Homemaker | Greenfield Town, MA | 12/15/2024 | $43,827 |
| Addus Homecare | Homemaker | Spartanburg, SC | 12/13/2024 | $24,001 |
| Guardian Angel Senior Services | Personal Care/Homemaker | Blackstone, MA | 12/12/2024 | $39,653 |
| Masonic Villages | Homemaker/Companion | Sewickley, PA | 12/11/2024 | $29,218 |
| Interim Healthcare-Northern Colorado | Homemaker | Loveland, CO | 12/09/2024 | $35,479 |
| Synergy Home Care | Amazing Bilingual Homemaker | Secaucus, NJ | 12/08/2024 | $33,392 |
| Accurate Home Care | Homemaker | Otsego, MN | 12/07/2024 | $44,871 |
| Brewster Place | BHC Homemaker | Topeka, KS | 12/07/2024 | $30,262 |
| Right at Home Englewood | Homemaker/Companion | Port Charlotte, FL | 12/07/2024 | $31,305 |
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