Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $15.45 an hour ($32,140 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.

$15.45Median hourly pay
$29,270–$35,580Middle half of workers, yearly
1,040People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). It is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($34,060).

Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.69$26,400
25% of workers$14.07$29,270
Half of workers (median)$15.45$32,140
75% of workers$17.11$35,580
90% of workers$18.12$37,690

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chambersburg$35,88050
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$35,860510
Reading$35,490190
Lancaster$35,070310
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$34,7303,050
Lebanon$34,51050
State College$34,390110
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$34,320540
Harrisburg-Carlisle$32,470270
Pittsburgh (this page)$32,1401,040
York-Hanover$32,070110
Williamsport$31,52080
Gettysburg$30,91060
Erie$30,080170
Altoona$28,91080
Johnstown$28,39030

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,670
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32,690
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,650

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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.