Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $37,440 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 150
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $39,640
    90th
    $45,560

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    Salinas, CA $37,730
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,690

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10.8% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.