Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $37,730 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $44,980
Employed locally 280
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $39,480
    90th
    $44,980

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 60% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,690
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,460

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Salinas, CA is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 11.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.