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

$34,190a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $16.44 an hour or $2,849 a month.

Hourly
$16.44
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
151 of 363
Jobs in the area
1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,070Median: $34,190Highest 10%: $39,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,070$13.98
25th$30,570$14.70
Median$34,190$16.44
75th$36,170$17.39
90th$39,410$18.95

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Columbia, MO$35,870
St. Louis, MO$34,910
Joplin, MO$34,670
Springfield, MO$31,200
St. Joseph, MO$30,470
Cape Girardeau, MO$29,630
Jefferson City, MO$29,160
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Missouri Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $16.44 ($34,190 a year).

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

No: $34,190 against $34,890 nationally, 2% less.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $33,870, so Kansas City pays 1% more.

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

151 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,410 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.