Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $34,890 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,190 in Mississippi to $39,590 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,440
- 25th percentile
- $30,360
- Median
- $34,890
- 75th percentile
- $37,560
- Top 10%
- $43,190
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 198,040 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $39,590 | +13% | $35,940 | $47,310 | 3,870 |
| 2 | Oregon | $37,800 | +8% | $34,000 | $46,660 | 1,890 |
| 3 | California | $37,790 | +8% | $35,450 | $46,240 | 21,940 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $37,790 | +8% | $36,700 | $57,980 | 320 |
| 5 | Colorado | $37,680 | +8% | $32,700 | $46,450 | 3,370 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $37,580 | +8% | $31,090 | $46,530 | 3,530 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $37,490 | +7% | $34,540 | $42,710 | 3,700 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $37,470 | +7% | $31,040 | $45,630 | 840 |
| 9 | Maine | $37,380 | +7% | $34,640 | $44,190 | 820 |
| 10 | Vermont | $37,300 | +7% | $31,570 | $45,960 | 280 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $37,230 | +7% | $31,200 | $43,750 | 650 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $36,860 | +6% | $31,270 | $44,540 | 890 |
| 13 | Arizona | $36,500 | +5% | $32,690 | $38,530 | 4,290 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $36,310 | +4% | $34,010 | $42,000 | 1,830 |
| 15 | Montana | $36,250 | +4% | $30,160 | $44,980 | 1,030 |
| 16 | Nevada | $36,210 | +4% | $29,360 | $50,220 | 4,540 |
| 17 | Alaska | $36,050 | +3% | $27,200 | $48,550 | 750 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $36,050 | +3% | $32,220 | $40,770 | 6,110 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $35,700 | +2% | $29,270 | $42,240 | 3,310 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $35,690 | +2% | $30,310 | $55,730 | 1,730 |
| 21 | Utah | $35,690 | +2% | $26,980 | $45,230 | 1,470 |
| 22 | Illinois | $35,220 | +1% | $31,200 | $40,460 | 8,550 |
| 23 | Idaho | $35,140 | +1% | $23,700 | $45,540 | 1,350 |
| 24 | Michigan | $35,100 | +1% | $28,440 | $43,180 | 4,970 |
| 25 | New York | $35,050 | 0% | $33,330 | $45,690 | 13,020 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $34,790 | 0% | $29,910 | $43,990 | 1,060 |
| 27 | Maryland | $34,710 | −1% | $31,200 | $39,800 | 3,780 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $34,060 | −2% | $26,970 | $41,880 | 6,290 |
| 29 | Iowa | $34,050 | −2% | $28,750 | $41,700 | 1,900 |
| 30 | Missouri | $33,870 | −3% | $28,600 | $39,270 | 3,930 |
| 31 | Delaware | $33,730 | −3% | $31,200 | $41,980 | 710 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $33,220 | −5% | $27,420 | $36,900 | 5,730 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $32,780 | −6% | $28,100 | $43,330 | 750 |
| 34 | Florida | $32,340 | −7% | $29,150 | $38,010 | 14,150 |
| 35 | Virginia | $32,140 | −8% | $26,490 | $38,500 | 4,900 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $31,920 | −9% | $26,020 | $38,360 | 5,570 |
| 37 | Indiana | $30,930 | −11% | $26,000 | $38,790 | 3,190 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $30,850 | −12% | $27,210 | $36,690 | 1,320 |
| 39 | Georgia | $30,580 | −12% | $22,580 | $36,970 | 5,150 |
| 40 | Ohio | $30,520 | −13% | $26,380 | $38,620 | 6,990 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $30,470 | −13% | $23,470 | $38,050 | 3,160 |
| 42 | Kansas | $30,120 | −14% | $25,800 | $36,640 | 2,160 |
| 43 | Texas | $29,630 | −15% | $22,620 | $38,960 | 17,030 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $29,220 | −16% | $23,140 | $36,610 | 2,350 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $28,970 | −17% | $23,070 | $37,030 | 1,340 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $28,630 | −18% | $27,460 | $41,160 | 690 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $28,460 | −18% | $23,640 | $34,170 | 1,640 |
| 48 | Alabama | $28,370 | −19% | $22,450 | $35,560 | 2,150 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $28,170 | −19% | $20,750 | $38,600 | 2,680 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $27,460 | −21% | $21,680 | $36,530 | 2,950 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $27,190 | −22% | $21,430 | $36,500 | 1,420 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary questions
Which state pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $39,590 a year (+13% vs. the national median of $34,890). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $27,190 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most laundry and dry-cleaning workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 21,940, with a median of $37,790.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.