How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Milwaukee?
$36,310a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,980Median: $36,310Highest 10%: $43,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| 90th | $43,040 | $20.69 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,600 |
| Madison, WI | $37,260 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,600 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,280 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,940 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,710 |
| Appleton, WI | $35,430 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $35,010 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $34,870 |
| Wausau, WI | $34,040 |
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How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $17.46 ($36,310 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $36,310 against $34,890 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $35,700, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
74 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,040 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.