Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $32,670 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.71
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $35,570
Employed locally 410
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $30,960
    50th (median)
    $32,670
    75th
    $34,880
    90th
    $35,570

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 52% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,900
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,160
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,390
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $33,810
    Yuma, AZ $32,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,400

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Tucson, AZ is $15.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,960.