SOC 51-6011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is $33,800 per year ($16.25/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $29,536 and $36,754 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $42,370 per year. There are approximately 195,360 laundry and dry-cleaning workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $12.63 | $26,270 |
| P25 | $14.20 | $29,536 |
| P50MEDIAN | $16.25 | $33,800 |
| P75 | $17.67 | $36,754 |
| P90 | $20.37 | $42,370 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is $33,800 per year ($16.25/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $29,536 and $36,754 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is $42,370 per year ($20.37/hr). The 75th percentile is $36,754 per year.
Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $26,270 per year ($12.63/hr). The 25th percentile is $29,536 per year.
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