Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $35,480 +5% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $43,240
Employed locally 110
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,960
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $38,180
    90th
    $43,240

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 48% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,440
    Washington $39,220
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,440
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,440

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,910
    Food Batchmakers $45,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Yakima, WA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Yakima, WA is 5% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,960.