Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $17.33 an hour ($36,050 a year). About 6,110 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($34,890). New Jersey ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $16.58 | $34,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| 75% of workers | $17.92 | $37,280 |
| 90% of workers | $19.60 | $40,770 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $34,860 | 260 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $34,000 | 370 |
| Vineland | $33,790 | 60 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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