How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Louisiana?
$27,460a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Louisiana. That is $13.20 an hour or $2,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.20
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,680Median: $27,460Highest 10%: $36,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,680 | $10.42 | |
| 25th | $22,970 | $11.04 | |
| Median | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| 75th | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 90th | $36,530 | $17.56 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $29,960 |
| Slidell, LA | $28,000 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,870 |
| Shreveport, LA | $27,510 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $27,460 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,710 |
| Monroe, LA | $25,880 |
| Houma, LA | $24,780 |
| Hammond, LA | $23,660 |
| Alexandria, LA | $23,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 47. Arkansas | $28,460 |
| 48. Alabama | $28,370 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $28,170 |
| 50. Louisiana | $27,460 |
| 51. Mississippi | $27,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.20 ($27,460 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,460 against $34,890 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $29,960 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.