Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $29,330 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.10
10th percentile $24,620
90th percentile $34,800
Employed locally 120
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,620
    25th
    $26,640
    50th (median)
    $29,330
    75th
    $30,790
    90th
    $34,800

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 57% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,020
    Fairbanks-College, AK $37,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,950
    Jackson, MI $33,540
    Clarksville, TN-KY $32,320
    Jackson, TN $31,170

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Topeka, KS is $14.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 13.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,620 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,640.