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

$34,980a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.

Hourly
$16.82
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
118 of 363
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $43,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$32,950$15.84
Median$34,980$16.82
75th$37,540$18.05
90th$43,320$20.83

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
Albany, NY$35,000
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 Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$86,280
Gas Plant Operator$85,350
Tool and Die Maker$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,080
Welding$61,700
Machinist$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter$59,970
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).

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

Yes: $34,980 against $34,890 nationally, 0% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

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

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

118 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,320 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.