Dry Cleaning and Laundry Workers

Entry-level pay for dry cleaning and laundry workers is often not much more than minimum wage. The U.S. Department of Labor reported a median salary of $31,050 for dry cleaning and laundry workers in May 2023. Earnings ranged from less than $23,670 for the lowest 10 percent to more than $38,920 for the top 10 percent. Fifty percent of dry cleaning and laundry workers earned between $27,690 and $35,460.

Workers receive time-and-a-half for working overtime and may receive slightly higher regular wages for working night shifts. Some plants award bonuses to fast workers, and many sales route workers earn commissions. Some employers provide medical insurance, vacations, and paid holidays.