How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Iowa?
$34,050a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Iowa. That is $16.37 an hour or $2,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.37
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,750Median: $34,050Highest 10%: $41,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,750 | $13.82 | |
| 25th | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| Median | $34,050 | $16.37 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $41,700 | $20.05 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $37,430 |
| Omaha, NE | $35,450 |
| Ames, IA | $34,790 |
| Des Moines, IA | $34,380 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $34,220 |
| Sioux City, IA | $33,880 |
| Dubuque, IA | $32,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,260 |
| Waterloo, IA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 26. Nebraska | $34,790 |
| 27. Maryland | $34,710 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $34,060 |
| 29. Iowa | $34,050 |
| 30. Missouri | $33,870 |
| 31. Delaware | $33,730 |
| 32. Tennessee | $33,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $16.37 ($34,050 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $34,050 against $34,890 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $37,430 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.