Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $30,280 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.56
10th percentile $24,870
90th percentile $37,680
Employed locally 1,380
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,870
    25th
    $27,490
    50th (median)
    $30,280
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $37,680

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 31% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 69% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,610
    Midland, TX $30,270
    Waco, TX $29,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,130
    Victoria, TX $28,930
    Odessa, TX $28,480

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Helpers--Production Workers $39,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Austin, TX is $14.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Austin, TX is 10.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,870 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,490.