Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $19.04 an hour ($39,590 a year). About 3,870 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($34,890). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.28 | $35,940 |
| 25% of workers | $18.17 | $37,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.04 | $39,590 |
| 75% of workers | $21.20 | $44,100 |
| 90% of workers | $22.75 | $47,310 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $43,610 | 2,140 |
| Bellingham | $39,320 | 210 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $38,620 | 80 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $38,440 | 90 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $38,060 | 50 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $37,150 | 150 |
| Yakima | $37,020 | 140 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $36,950 | 100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $36,290 | 370 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,180 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $39,220 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $40,070 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $43,360 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $45,600 |
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