Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $26,730 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.85
10th percentile $20,630
90th percentile $34,860
Employed locally 220
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,630
    25th
    $21,640
    50th (median)
    $26,730
    75th
    $28,550
    90th
    $34,860

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 49% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780
    Bakers $27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in McAllen, TX is $12.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 20.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,630 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,640.