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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$39,750
Mean Salary
$37,790
Median Salary
$18.17
Hourly Rate
21,940 people work as Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California earn a median salary of $37,790 per year ($3,149/month).
This is 11.8% above the national average of $33,806.
California ranks #3 out of 51 states for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay.
Approximately 21,940 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Speaking
2.88
Social Perceptiveness
2.88
Operations Monitoring
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Production and Processing
3.1
English Language
2.97
Public Safety and Security
2.94
Mathematics
2.81
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(65.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California
Salaries for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California range from $35,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,420 and $42,060.
Median $37,790
P10: $35,450P25: $36,420P75: $42,060P90: $46,240
10th
$35,450
25th
$36,420
Median
$37,790
75th
$42,060
90th
$46,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,450
$17.04
$2,954
25th Percentile
$36,420
$17.51
$3,035
Median (50th)
$37,790
$18.17
$3,149
75th Percentile
$42,060
$20.22
$3,505
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,240
$22.23
$3,853
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
California ranks #3 of 51 states
$33,806
National avg. for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California is $37,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,750.
What is the salary range for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California?
Salaries for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California range from $35,450 at the 10th percentile to $46,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,420 and $42,060.
What is the starting salary for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California?
Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers positions in California typically start around $35,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,420 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 21,940 people are employed as Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California is approximately $18.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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