Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $30,050 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $26,260
90th percentile $37,720
Employed locally 1,250
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,260
    25th
    $28,940
    50th (median)
    $30,050
    75th
    $35,330
    90th
    $37,720

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 56% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $33,180
    Johnson City, TN $31,660
    Columbus, OH $31,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,700
    Sandusky, OH $30,600
    Toledo, OH $30,330

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Cleveland, OH is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,260 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,940.