How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Pennsylvania?
$34,060a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Pennsylvania. That is $16.38 an hour or $2,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,970Median: $34,060Highest 10%: $41,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,970 | $12.97 | |
| 25th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| Median | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| 75th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 90th | $41,880 | $20.13 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,880 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,860 |
| Reading, PA | $35,490 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,070 |
| 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 |
| Johnstown, PA | $28,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 25. New York | $35,050 |
| 26. Nebraska | $34,790 |
| 27. Maryland | $34,710 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $34,060 |
| 29. Iowa | $34,050 |
| 30. Missouri | $33,870 |
| 31. Delaware | $33,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $16.38 ($34,060 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $34,060 against $34,890 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
Chambersburg, PA, with a median of $35,880 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.