Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $26,790 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.88
10th percentile $20,040
90th percentile $29,600
Employed locally 180
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,040
    25th
    $21,600
    50th (median)
    $26,790
    75th
    $29,590
    90th
    $29,600

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 48% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,280
    Midland, TX $30,270
    Waco, TX $29,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,130
    Victoria, TX $28,930

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers$29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Brownsville, TX is $12.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 20.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,040 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,600.