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

$35,060a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,922 a month.

Hourly
$16.86
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
114 of 363
Jobs in the area
1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $35,060Highest 10%: $44,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,120$14.00
25th$31,150$14.98
Median$35,060$16.86
75th$37,770$18.16
90th$44,860$21.57

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Grand Rapids, MI$36,620
Kalamazoo, MI$36,470
Midland, MI$36,170
Battle Creek, MI$35,930
Lansing, MI$35,340
Traverse City, MI$35,280
Ann Arbor, MI$34,990
Niles, MI$34,540
Saginaw, MI$34,360
Jackson, MI$33,470
Flint, MI$33,020
South Bend, IN$29,140
Bay City, MI$28,080
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Michigan Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $16.86 ($35,060 a year).

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

Yes: $35,060 against $34,890 nationally, 0% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $35,100, so Detroit pays 0% more.

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

114 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,860 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.