Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $14.83 an hour ($30,850 a year). About 1,320 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). New Mexico ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.08 | $27,210 |
| 25% of workers | $13.73 | $28,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| 75% of workers | $16.63 | $34,580 |
| 90% of workers | $17.64 | $36,690 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $34,590 | 100 |
| Albuquerque | $32,700 | 620 |
| Farmington | $29,600 | 90 |
| Las Cruces | $28,200 | 110 |
New Mexico 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 New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,480 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $30,310 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,070 |
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