How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in New Jersey?
$36,050a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in New Jersey. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,050Highest 10%: $40,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $40,770 | $19.60 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $35,910 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,860 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,860 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,730 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,000 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 15. Montana | $36,250 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,210 |
| 17. Alaska | $36,050 |
| 18. New Jersey | $36,050 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $35,700 |
| 20. Hawaii | $35,690 |
| 21. Utah | $35,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.33 ($36,050 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $36,050 against $34,890 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $35,910 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.