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

$34,380a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $16.53 an hour or $2,865 a month.

Hourly
$16.53
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
146 of 363
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $34,380Highest 10%: $39,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,100$13.99
25th$30,610$14.72
Median$34,380$16.53
75th$36,730$17.66
90th$39,010$18.75

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Iowa City, IA$37,430
Omaha, NE$35,450
Cedar Rapids, IA$34,220
Sioux City, IA$33,880
Dubuque, IA$32,770
Davenport, IA$31,260
Waterloo, IA$31,200
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Iowa Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $16.53 ($34,380 a year).

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

No: $34,380 against $34,890 nationally, 1% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $34,050, so Des Moines pays 1% more.

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

146 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,010 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.