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

$35,510a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,959 a month.

Hourly
$17.07
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
99 of 363
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $35,510Highest 10%: $38,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,010$16.35
25th$34,200$16.44
Median$35,510$17.07
75th$36,870$17.73
90th$38,260$18.39

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Bridgeport, CT$37,770
New Haven, CT$37,550
Hartford, CT$36,130
Norwich, CT$35,820
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Connecticut Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welder$52,710
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $17.07 ($35,510 a year).

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

Yes: $35,510 against $34,890 nationally, 2% more.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $36,310, so Waterbury pays 2% less.

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

99 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,260 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.