Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,120 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $23,940
90th percentile $37,750
Employed locally 140
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,940
    25th
    $27,720
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $34,320
    90th
    $37,750

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Southern Ohio is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries?

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Southern Ohio is 13.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,940 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,720.