Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $35,390 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $37,970
Employed locally 2,850
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $36,600
    90th
    $37,970

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 58% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,900
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,160
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,810
    Tucson, AZ $32,670
    Yuma, AZ $32,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,400

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.