Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $35,330 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $29,220
90th percentile $40,370
Employed locally 990
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,220
    25th
    $30,600
    50th (median)
    $35,330
    75th
    $35,990
    90th
    $40,370

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 54% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,380
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $36,980
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $36,840
    Madison, WI $36,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,550

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,220 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,600.