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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $43,450 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $47,620
Employed locally 850
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $41,270
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $45,910
    90th
    $47,620

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 28% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 72% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Napa, CA $40,350
    Bozeman, MT $39,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,440

    Nearby metros — Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,460

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in San Jose, CA is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 28.6% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,270.