Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $36,780 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $45,460
Employed locally 120
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $35,390
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $40,040
    90th
    $45,460

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 66% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,680
    Bakers $38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 8.8% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,390.