Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $33,690 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $39,170
Employed locally 60
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $39,170

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Napa, CA $40,350
    Bozeman, MT $39,460

    Nearby metros — Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,310
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,130
    District of Columbia $37,070
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,870

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,250
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,950
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Ames, IA is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.45 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries?

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Ames, IA is 0.3% below the national median of $33,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Ames?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.