Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $17.46 an hour ($36,310 a year). About 1,830 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($34,890). Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $16.99 | $35,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| 75% of workers | $18.27 | $37,990 |
| 90% of workers | $20.19 | $42,000 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $37,770 | 380 |
| New Haven | $37,550 | 320 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $36,130 | 760 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $35,820 | 160 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $35,510 | 140 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for laundry and dry-cleaning workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,170 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,890 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,870 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $36,030 |
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