Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $35,450 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $30,260
90th percentile $43,080
Employed locally 50
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,260
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $37,670
    90th
    $43,080

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 53% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,020
    Rochester, MN $37,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,380
    Fargo, ND-MN $37,310
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $36,980
    St. Cloud, MN $35,820

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Machinists $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Mankato, MN is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 4.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,260 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.