Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Illinois
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Illinois earn a median of $35,220 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($34,890)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,550
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $40,460. Nationally the range is $27,440 to $43,190.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Helpers--Production Workers$41,480 median in Illinois
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,400 median in Illinois
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,090 median in Illinois
- Sewing Machine Operators$36,220 median in Illinois
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Illinois
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Illinois?
The median is $35,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $40,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for laundry and dry-cleaning workers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $34,890). Living costs are not included.