Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $14.05 an hour ($29,220 a year). About 2,350 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.13 | $23,140 |
| 25% of workers | $12.93 | $26,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.05 | $29,220 |
| 75% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 90% of workers | $17.60 | $36,610 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $30,750 | 80 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $30,240 | 920 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $29,350 | 350 |
| Bowling Green | $28,390 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown | $27,610 | 70 |
| Owensboro | $27,500 | 40 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,880 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,850 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,470 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $29,460 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $42,200 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $31,200 |
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