How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Portland?
$37,640a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,120Median: $37,640Highest 10%: $44,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 25th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 90th | $44,760 | $21.52 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Bangor, ME | $35,610 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $18.10 ($37,640 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,640 against $34,890 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $37,380, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
29 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,760 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.