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

$32,140a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $15.45 an hour or $2,678 a month.

Hourly
$15.45
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
192 of 363
Jobs in the area
1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,400Median: $32,140Highest 10%: $37,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,400$12.69
25th$29,270$14.07
Median$32,140$15.45
75th$35,580$17.11
90th$37,690$18.12

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
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
York, PA$32,070
Williamsport, PA$31,520
Gettysburg, PA$30,910
Erie, PA$30,080
Altoona, PA$28,910
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Pennsylvania Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $15.45 ($32,140 a year).

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

No: $32,140 against $34,890 nationally, 8% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $34,060, so Pittsburgh pays 6% less.

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

192 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,690 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.