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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $37,060 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $45,780
Employed locally 340
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $37,060
    75th
    $40,800
    90th
    $45,780

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 61% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 9.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.