Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $27,740 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $21,540
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 180
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,540
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $27,740
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $54,330

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 59% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Killeen, TX is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Killeen, TX is 17.9% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,540 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.