SOC 516011

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.

National Median

$33,800

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$33,800

Entry Level (10th pct)

$26,270

Experienced (90th pct)

$42,370

Total Employed

195,360

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$26,270 - $29,530
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$29,530 - $36,760
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$36,760 - $42,370

Highest Paying Locations for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

$43,620

+29.1% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$43,450

+28.6% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$42,500

+25.7% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$41,650

+23.2% vs national

Napa, CA

$40,350

+19.4% vs national

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$43,620	330
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$43,450	850
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$42,500	2,140
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$41,650	2,480
Napa, CA	$40,350	190
Bozeman, MT	$39,460	220
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$39,440	1,160
Washington	$39,220	3,680
Bismarck, ND	$39,120	190
Chambersburg, PA	$39,100	50
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$38,800	290
Billings, MT	$38,590	180
Missoula, MT	$38,420	130
Portland-South Portland, ME	$38,190	320
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$38,140	30
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$38,020	100
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$37,890	50
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$37,750	40
Salinas, CA	$37,730	280
North Dakota	$37,710	840
Rochester, MN	$37,710	190
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$37,690	2,310
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$37,460	120
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$37,460	120
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$37,440	150
Boise City, ID	$37,440	650
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$37,440	290
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$37,440	170
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$37,390	80
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$37,380	2,250
Salem, OR	$37,330	90
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$37,310	1,770
Fargo, ND-MN	$37,310	290
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$37,240	120
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$37,230	40
Oregon	$37,190	2,050
Fairbanks-College, AK	$37,160	50
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$37,130	90
District of Columbia	$37,070	260
Modesto, CA	$37,070	160
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$37,060	340
Vermont	$37,030	260
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$37,010	90
Boulder, CO	$37,010	180
Bellingham, WA	$36,980	140
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	$36,980	110
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$36,970	150
Vallejo, CA	$36,930	160
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$36,900	260
Barnstable Town, MA	$36,880	110

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers?

The national median annual salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is $33,800, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workerss is Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $43,620.

How much can an experienced Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make?

Top-earning Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workerss (90th percentile) make $42,370 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.