Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $36,640 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $34,580
90th percentile $43,230
Employed locally 1,320
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,580
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $38,910
    90th
    $43,230

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 61% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Napa, CA $40,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,800
    Salinas, CA $37,730
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,690

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,080
    Production Workers, All Other$37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,880
    Bakers$39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Sacramento, CA is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,580 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.