Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $29,250 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.06
10th percentile $22,350
90th percentile $41,020
Employed locally 230
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,350
    25th
    $25,030
    50th (median)
    $29,250
    75th
    $35,150
    90th
    $41,020

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,280
    Midland, TX $30,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,130
    Victoria, TX $28,930
    Odessa, TX $28,480

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Waco, TX is $14.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Waco, TX is 13.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,350 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,030.