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

$29,930a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $14.39 an hour or $2,494 a month.

Hourly
$14.39
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
253 of 363
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,370Median: $29,930Highest 10%: $36,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,370$13.16
25th$29,140$14.01
Median$29,930$14.39
75th$34,130$16.41
90th$36,940$17.76

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Chicago, IL$35,740
Bloomington, IN$33,560
Evansville, IN$33,480
Cincinnati, OH$31,560
Indianapolis, IN$31,040
Louisville, KY$30,240
Elkhart, IN$29,840
Terre Haute, IN$29,400
Lafayette, IN$29,320
Columbus, IN$29,140
South Bend, IN$29,140
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Indiana Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $14.39 ($29,930 a year).

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

No: $29,930 against $34,890 nationally, 14% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $30,930, so Fort Wayne pays 3% less.

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

253 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,940 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.