Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $15.17 an hour ($31,560 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.

$15.17Median hourly pay
$28,960–$36,620Middle half of workers, yearly
1,370People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). It is 3% higher than the Ohio median ($30,520).

Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.14$27,330
25% of workers$13.92$28,960
Half of workers (median)$15.17$31,560
75% of workers$17.61$36,620
90% of workers$19.01$39,540

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$33,440720
Cincinnati (this page)$31,5601,370
Cleveland$30,7001,270
Akron$30,540500
Columbus$30,4101,120
Sandusky$29,85080
Canton-Massillon$29,040230
Toledo$28,940410
Lima$28,04050
Springfield$27,87060
Youngstown-Warren$27,760210

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 Cincinnati (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,650
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,650
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,680

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.