Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,750 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $25,760
90th percentile $32,240
Employed locally 190
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,760
    25th
    $26,450
    50th (median)
    $27,750
    75th
    $31,310
    90th
    $32,240

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Southeast Missouri is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.14 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries?

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 17.9% below 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,760 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,450.