House cleaning prices in Texas: wages and how to set your rate
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
What maids and housekeeping cleaners earn in Texas according to the BLS, why that’s not the same as a cleaning price, and how to set your own rate.
Cleaner wages in Texas (BLS, May 2025)
| Area | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $12.81 | $14.26 | $16.47 | $14.56 | 63,110 |
| United States | $14.59 | $17.07 | $19.03 | $17.83 | 860,670 |
Hourly wages for maids and housekeeping cleaners (occupation 37-2012), including hotel and other employers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
The median in Texas is 16% below the national median. Wages also differ a lot between metro areas inside the state.
Wages are not prices
These are employee wages. As an independent cleaner or owner, your price also has to cover unpaid time (quotes, texts, admin, driving), supplies, your vehicle, insurance, self-employment taxes and time off. That’s why business rates are usually well above employee wages. If you hire, these numbers help you check that what you pay is competitive in Texas.
Same home at three target rates
The calculator’s sample home (1,800 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath, no pets, one-time standard clean, 2 cleaners) priced at three target rates. Pick the one that fits your costs and market:
| Target per person-hour | Price | Real pay per person-hour after drive |
|---|---|---|
| $35 | $120 | $31.98 |
| $50 | $160 | $43.63 |
| $65 | $205 | $56.74 |
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $50 per person-hour target, $6 supplies, 12 round-trip miles at $0.35, $120 minimum job, prices rounded up to $5, average condition, no pets. Deep = 1.8× standard time, move-out = 2.2×, first clean = 1.5×. These are not market rates. Here the target rate changes in each row; at $35 the $120 minimum job price applies.
For national customer price ranges, see how much to charge for house cleaning.
Try it with your numbers
The free QuoteCubby calculator estimates the time for any home, prices standard, deep, move-out and first cleans, and shows what you really earn per hour after supplies and driving.
Open the free calculatorFAQ
How much do house cleaners make in Texas?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median wage of $14.26 per hour for maids and housekeeping cleaners in Texas (May 2025). That is what employees earn, including hotel housekeepers, not what clients pay a cleaning business.
How much should I charge for house cleaning in Texas?
There is no official price. Start from your own costs and the pay you need per hour of work (including the drive), then compare with local cleaners’ published prices. National customer price ranges are in our guide to how much to charge.
Quoting the same kinds of homes every week? The QuoteCubby kit (from $19, Google Sheets or Excel) keeps your price list, job log and client rates in one place. The free calculator stays free either way.
Related guides
- How much to charge for house cleaning
- How to charge for drive time and mileage
- House cleaning prices in California
- House cleaning prices in New York
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.