Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $14.67 an hour ($30,520 a year). About 6,990 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). Ohio ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.68 | $26,380 |
| 25% of workers | $13.47 | $28,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| 75% of workers | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| 90% of workers | $18.57 | $38,620 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $33,440 | 720 |
| Cincinnati | $31,560 | 1,370 |
| Cleveland | $30,700 | 1,270 |
| Akron | $30,540 | 500 |
| Columbus | $30,410 | 1,120 |
| Sandusky | $29,850 | 80 |
| Canton-Massillon | $29,040 | 230 |
| Toledo | $28,940 | 410 |
| Lima | $28,040 | 50 |
| Springfield | $27,870 | 60 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $27,760 | 210 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,170 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,000 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,230 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $35,760 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,130 |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | $45,470 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $30,820 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $37,170 |
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