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How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Albany?

$35,000a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,917 a month.

Hourly
$16.83
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
116 of 363
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,000Highest 10%: $43,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$32,900$15.82
Median$35,000$16.83
75th$36,770$17.68
90th$43,450$20.89

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

New York, NY$35,910
Kiryas Joel, NY$35,620
Kingston, NY$35,200
Binghamton, NY$35,090
Buffalo, NY$34,980
Glens Falls, NY$34,560
Syracuse, NY$34,540
Watertown, NY$33,680
Rochester, NY$33,580
Utica, NY$33,370
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in New York Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,300
Tool and Die Maker$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $16.83 ($35,000 a year).

Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $35,000 against $34,890 nationally, 0% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $35,050, so Albany pays 0% more.

Where does Albany rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?

116 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,450 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.