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

$34,320a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.

Hourly
$16.50
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
149 of 363
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,380Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $36,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,380$13.64
25th$30,370$14.60
Median$34,320$16.50
75th$36,160$17.38
90th$36,300$17.45

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
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
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Pennsylvania Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Dental Laboratory Technician$76,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,160
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,910
Tool and Die Maker$64,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,570
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$57,490
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$52,880
Cutting$52,630
Electrical$51,220
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).

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

No: $34,320 against $34,890 nationally, 2% less.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $34,060, so Scranton pays 1% more.

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

149 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,300 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.