Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $34,850 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $45,120
Employed locally 30
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,700
    50th (median)
    $34,850
    75th
    $37,350
    90th
    $45,120

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 52% 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
    Albany, OR $36,510
    Binghamton, NY $35,510
    Kingston, NY $34,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $34,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,680

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers $35,630
    Machinists $60,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,140
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Ithaca, NY is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Ithaca, NY is 3.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,700.