How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $18.89 an hour or $3,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.89
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| Median | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 75th | $43,550 | $20.94 | |
| 90th | $47,240 | $22.71 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Medford, OR | $37,430 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,390 |
| Bend, OR | $36,700 |
| Salem, OR | $36,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $18.89 ($39,290 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $39,290 against $34,890 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,800, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
10 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 $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,240 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.