Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $28,500 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.70
10th percentile $26,270
90th percentile $37,920
Employed locally 400
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,270
    25th
    $27,550
    50th (median)
    $28,500
    75th
    $34,800
    90th
    $37,920

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 54% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,230
    Modesto, CA $37,070
    Vermont $37,030
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,870

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,940
    Production Workers, All Other$37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Springfield, MO is $13.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Springfield, MO is 15.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,270 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,550.