Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,980 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.85
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $41,730
Employed locally 310
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $31,890
    50th (median)
    $32,980
    75th
    $38,260
    90th
    $41,730

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $15.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.26 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries?

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 2.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,890.