Median Salary
$34,890
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$16.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$43,190
entry level starts ~$27,440
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 198,000 employed
How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make?
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers earn a median annual salary of $34,890 in the United States, which works out to roughly $16.77 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $27,440 at the entry level and $43,190 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $30,360 and $37,560 a year.
That is $26,500 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary range by percentile
Half of all Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers earn between $30,360 and $37,560 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,440 | $13.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $30,360 | $14.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $34,890 | $16.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $37,560 | $18.06 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $43,190 | $20.76 |
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Highest-paying states for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay at $39,590 a year, followed by Oregon ($37,800) and California ($37,790). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $27,190 — a gap of $12,400 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $39,590Oregon $37,800California $37,790District of Columbia $37,790Colorado $37,680Minnesota $37,580Massachusetts $37,490North Dakota $37,470Maine $37,380Vermont $37,300Rhode Island $37,230New Hampshire $36,860Arizona $36,500Connecticut $36,310Montana $36,250Nevada $36,210Alaska $36,050New Jersey $36,050Wisconsin $35,700Hawaii $35,690Utah $35,690Illinois $35,220Idaho $35,140Michigan $35,100New York $35,050Nebraska $34,790Maryland $34,710Pennsylvania $34,060Iowa $34,050Missouri $33,870Delaware $33,730Tennessee $33,220South Dakota $32,780Florida $32,340Virginia $32,140North Carolina $31,920Indiana $30,930New Mexico $30,850Georgia $30,580Ohio $30,520South Carolina $30,470Kansas $30,120Texas $29,630Kentucky $29,220West Virginia $28,970Wyoming $28,630Arkansas $28,460Alabama $28,370Oklahoma $28,170Louisiana $27,460Mississippi $27,190
Workforce and education
About 198,000 people work as Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make in the United States?
The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in the United States is $34,890 per year, or about $16.77 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $27,440, while the top 10% of earners make $43,190 or more.
How does Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers median of $34,890 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers, with a median salary of $39,590 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers work in the United States?
About 198,000 people were employed as Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.