Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $16.37 an hour ($34,050 a year). About 1,900 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). Iowa ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.82 | $28,750 |
| 25% of workers | $14.28 | $29,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.37 | $34,050 |
| 75% of workers | $17.93 | $37,280 |
| 90% of workers | $20.05 | $41,700 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $37,430 | 130 |
| Ames | $34,790 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $34,380 | 510 |
| Cedar Rapids | $34,220 | 130 |
| Sioux City | $33,880 | 130 |
| Dubuque | $32,770 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $31,260 | 260 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $31,200 | 170 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,620 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,920 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,470 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $35,870 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,250 |
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