Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $36,480 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $38,920
Employed locally 90
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $36,480
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $38,920

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Napa, CA $40,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,800
    Salinas, CA $37,730
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,690

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Chico, CA is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Chico, CA is 7.9% above 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.