Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $17.18 an hour ($35,740 a year). About 6,330 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($34,890). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($35,220).
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.40 | $32,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| 75% of workers | $18.11 | $37,670 |
| 90% of workers | $20.50 | $42,640 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $37,060 | 110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $35,740 | 6,330 |
| Springfield | $35,100 | 170 |
| Rockford | $34,950 | 350 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $34,650 | 120 |
| Kankakee | $34,610 | 80 |
| Decatur | $34,580 | 60 |
| Peoria | $34,420 | 180 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,310 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,180 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,580 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $36,220 |
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