How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Salem?
$36,700a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.64 an hour or $3,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.64
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,700Highest 10%: $46,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 75th | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| 90th | $46,660 | $22.43 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Portland, OR | $39,290 |
| Medford, OR | $37,430 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,390 |
| Bend, OR | $36,700 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.64 ($36,700 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $36,700 against $34,890 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,800, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
59 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,660 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.