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

$35,070a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,923 a month.

Hourly: $16.86
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among cities: 112 of 363
Jobs in the area: 310

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $27,150Median: $35,070Highest 10%: $39,020

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$27,150	$13.05
25th	$30,170	$14.50
Median	$35,070	$16.86
75th	$36,650	$17.62
90th	$39,020	$18.76

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Chambersburg, PA	$35,880
Allentown, PA	$35,860
Reading, PA	$35,490
Philadelphia, PA	$34,730
Lebanon, PA	$34,510
State College, PA	$34,390
Scranton, PA	$34,320
Harrisburg, PA	$32,470
Pittsburgh, PA	$32,140
York, PA	$32,070
Williamsport, PA	$31,520
Gettysburg, PA	$30,910
Erie, PA	$30,080
Altoona, PA	$28,910

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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,630
Tool and Die Maker	$60,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$56,810
Machinist	$56,700
Welder	$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender	$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter	$52,560

Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $16.86 ($35,070 a year).

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

Yes: $35,070 against $34,890 nationally, 1% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $34,060, so Lancaster pays 3% more.

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

112 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,020 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.