Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $16.28 an hour ($33,870 a year). About 3,930 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $14.39 | $29,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.28 | $33,870 |
| 75% of workers | $17.51 | $36,410 |
| 90% of workers | $18.88 | $39,270 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $35,870 | 160 |
| St. Louis | $34,910 | 1,780 |
| Joplin | $34,670 | 100 |
| Kansas City | $34,190 | 1,450 |
| Springfield | $31,200 | 400 |
| St. Joseph | $30,470 | 70 |
| Cape Girardeau | $29,630 | 80 |
| Jefferson City | $29,160 | 80 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,670 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,670 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,670 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $35,610 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $46,580 |
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