How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.45
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 3,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,260 | $14.55 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 75th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 90th | $42,440 | $20.40 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
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How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.45 ($36,300 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $36,300 against $34,890 nationally, 4% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $37,790, so Washington pays 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
75 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,440 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.