How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Boston?
$37,690a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $37,690Highest 10%: $43,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| 90th | $43,090 | $20.72 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,820 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $37,340 |
| Providence, RI | $36,560 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,480 |
| Springfield, MA | $35,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.12 ($37,690 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $37,690 against $34,890 nationally, 8% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $37,490, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
28 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,090 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.