Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $37,690 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $45,360
Employed locally 2,310
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $38,980
    90th
    $45,360

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 63% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,460

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in San Diego, CA is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 11.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.