Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in California
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California earn a median of $37,790 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($34,890)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,940
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,450; the top 10% earn over $46,240. Nationally the range is $27,440 to $43,190.
States ranked near California
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- Helpers--Production Workers$43,970 median in California
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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in California
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in California?
The median is $37,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,450 and the top 10% earn over $46,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for laundry and dry-cleaning workers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $34,890). Living costs are not included.