How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Illinois?
$35,220a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Illinois. That is $16.93 an hour or $2,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.93
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,220Highest 10%: $40,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| 75th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $40,460 | $19.45 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $37,060 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,100 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,950 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,910 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,650 |
| Kankakee, IL | $34,610 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,580 |
| Peoria, IL | $34,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,260 |
| Paducah, KY | $30,750 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 19. Wisconsin | $35,700 |
| 20. Hawaii | $35,690 |
| 21. Utah | $35,690 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,220 |
| 23. Idaho | $35,140 |
| 24. Michigan | $35,100 |
| 25. New York | $35,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.93 ($35,220 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $35,220 against $34,890 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $37,060 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.