Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,140 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $49,470
Employed locally 30
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $38,140
    75th
    $40,630
    90th
    $49,470

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,040
    Machinists $60,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Massachusetts is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Massachusetts is 12.8% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.