How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in St. Louis?
$34,910a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,180Median: $34,910Highest 10%: $40,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,180 | $14.51 | |
| 25th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| Median | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 90th | $40,580 | $19.51 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Columbia, MO | $35,870 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,670 |
| Kansas City, MO | $34,190 |
| Springfield, MO | $31,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,470 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,630 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,160 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.78 ($34,910 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $34,910 against $34,890 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $33,870, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
120 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,580 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.