Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $23,300 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.20
10th percentile $19,910
90th percentile $39,700
Employed locally 410
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,910
    25th
    $21,130
    50th (median)
    $23,300
    75th
    $29,960
    90th
    $39,700

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 60% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,760
    Bakers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in El Paso, TX is $11.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in El Paso, TX is 31.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,910 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,130.