Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $27,270 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.11
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $35,850
Employed locally 60
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $23,920
    50th (median)
    $27,270
    75th
    $31,260
    90th
    $35,850

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 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 Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Lima, OH is $13.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Lima, OH is 19.3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,920.