Room Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Room Attendant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Room Attendant in the United States is $32,563 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Room Attendant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,591
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,105 to $35,195
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,867
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Room Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $35,195 $2,933 $677 $17
Average $32,563 $2,714 $626 $16
25th Percentile $30,105 $2,509 $579 $14
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Key Factors That Influence Room Attendant Salaries

A Room Attendant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Room Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Room Attendant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,665
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,075
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,027
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,157
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,373
Levels Salary
Entry Level Room Attendant$32,665
Intermediate Level Room Attendant$33,075
Senior Level Room Attendant$34,027
Specialist Level Room Attendant$34,157
Expert Level Room Attendant$34,373
$32,665 0 yr
$33,075 < 2 yrs
$34,027 2-4 yrs
$34,157 5-8 yrs
$34,373 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Room Attendants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $41,071
  • San Francisco: $40,622
  • Oakland: $39,766

What Skills Can Increase a Room Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.02% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Laundry Services (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Sorting, washing, drying, pressing and folding clothing and other textile items, Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 0.56% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.02%
Laundry Services 1.83%
Long Term Care 0.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Room Attendant's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$36,145
11%
Teamwork
$34,517
6%
Customer Service
$34,191
5%
Time Management
$34,191
5%
Laundry Services
$33,865
4%
Collaboration
$33,865
4%
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Room Attendant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Room Attendant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Room Attendant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Room Attendant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Room Attendant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure$39,075$19.020%

How Education impacts a Room Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Room Attendants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Room Attendant with a No Diploma is between $31,072 and $33,389).

Room Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Room Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 100.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Room Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Room Attendant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Room Attendant

Salaries for a Room Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $31,130 in 2023 to around $30,851 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Room Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Room Attendant Over Time

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2023
$31,130
2024
$31,081
2025
$30,851
2026
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2023 $31,130
2024 $31,081
2025 $30,851
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  • Crescent Hotels &amp; Resorts

    Columbus, OH

    Crescent Hotels &amp; Resorts | Columbus, OH

    Crescent Hotels & Resorts - 8700 Lyra Drive - Responsibilities: Clean rooms to Hilton standards as part of the Housekeeping team. Use chemical cleaning pro... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Sonesta International Hotels

    Columbus, OH

    Sonesta International Hotels | Columbus, OH

    Sonesta International Hotels - - Responsibilities: Clean and service guest rooms according to brand standards. Respond to guest complaints and fulfill spec... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Hilton Hotels

    Columbus, OH

    Hilton Hotels | Columbus, OH

    Hilton Hotels - - Responsibilities: Keep guest rooms spotless: Clean and tidy assigned rooms, including making beds, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Columbus Hospitality, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Columbus Hospitality, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. The Housekeeping Room attendant position offers a competitive wage of. $15.00 hourly. and our compensation package includ... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Penn National Gaming

    Columbus, OH

    Penn National Gaming | Columbus, OH

    Penn National Gaming - - Responsibilities: Cleans and disinfects guest room bathrooms and living areas to Four-Diamond standards. Strips and makes beds and... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Columbus Hospitality, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Columbus Hospitality, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Housekeeping Room Attendant: Cleans guest rooms, restocks supplies, and ensures cleanliness standards more

    4 Days Ago

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FAQ about Room Attendant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Room Attendant?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Room Attendant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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