How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in California?
$37,790a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in California. That is $18.17 an hour or $3,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.17
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $37,790Highest 10%: $46,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 75th | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 90th | $46,240 | $22.23 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $44,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,310 |
| Napa, CA | $42,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $41,080 |
| Vallejo, CA | $39,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,910 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,230 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,080 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,730 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,380 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,070 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,060 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,050 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,910 |
| Chico, CA | $36,870 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,740 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,590 |
| Redding, CA | $36,130 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 1. Washington | $39,590 |
| 2. Oregon | $37,800 |
| 3. California | $37,790 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $37,790 |
| 5. Colorado | $37,680 |
| 6. Minnesota | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.17 ($37,790 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,790 against $34,890 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $44,410 a year.
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.