Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $13.20 an hour ($27,460 a year). About 2,950 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.43 | $21,680 |
| 25% of workers | $11.04 | $22,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.20 | $27,460 |
| 75% of workers | $14.54 | $30,250 |
| 90% of workers | $17.56 | $36,530 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $29,960 | 870 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $28,000 | 150 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,870 | 430 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $27,510 | 350 |
| Lake Charles | $27,460 | 170 |
| Lafayette | $26,710 | 300 |
| Monroe | $25,880 | 140 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $24,780 | 90 |
| Hammond | $23,660 | 50 |
| Alexandria | $23,320 | 100 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,600 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,600 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,710 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $29,600 |
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