Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $15.76 an hour ($32,780 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.

$15.76Median hourly pay
$29,120–$36,150Middle half of workers, yearly
750People in this job in South Dakota

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). South Dakota ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.51$28,100
25% of workers$14.00$29,120
Half of workers (median)$15.76$32,780
75% of workers$17.38$36,150
90% of workers$20.83$43,330

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$33,970210
Rapid City$30,880210

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (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 South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,950
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,050
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,760
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39,310

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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.