BLS wage data says cleaners in Maine earn $14.22/hr. That's 6.3% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$14.22
Customer Rate
$30–$41/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Maine
National Avg
| Service | Maine Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $94–$169 |
| Deep cleaning | $187–$375 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $234–$469 |
| Recurring weekly service | $75–$141 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $141–$328 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $328–$750 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$0 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $23–$70 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $4–$7 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Maine BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Maine (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Maine (ME). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in Maine typically charge between $30 and $41 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in Maine are 6.3% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Maine is $14.22, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($14.22/hr in Maine), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $30–$41/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Maine can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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