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Laundry worker salary

Average laundry worker salary

$13.08

$27,204 yearly

Entry-level laundry worker salary
$20,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary for Laundry Workers

The average salary for a laundry worker in the United States is around $27,204 annually, or $13 per hour. Salary can vary significantly based on several factors, including experience level, geographic location, and the specific employer.

Factors Affecting Salary

  • Experience: Entry-level laundry workers may start at a lower hourly rate, while those with more experience can earn considerably more.
  • Location: Some states offer higher salaries due to cost of living differences. For example, laundry workers in metropolitan areas often earn more than those in rural settings.
  • Industry: Workers in healthcare or commercial laundry services may receive higher pay than those in smaller operations.

Highest-Paying States

States such as California, New York, and Washington typically provide higher salaries for laundry workers. Understanding these regional trends can help job seekers make informed decisions about where to apply.

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Where can a Laundry Worker earn more?

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Columbus, OH$34,951
Marietta, GA$22,691
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Messiah College$37,117
Great Plains Regional Medical Center$30,167

Laundry worker salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level laundry worker$23,800$11.43
Mid-level laundry worker$25,700$12.36
Senior-level laundry worker$28,800$13.87

Laundry worker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for a laundry worker typically falls between $26,811 and $36,807.
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$27,204yearly
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$36,807yearly
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$26,811yearly

Average laundry worker salary by state

The average laundry worker salary in North Dakota, California, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average laundry worker salary states are Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for laundry workers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$33,775$16.24
2Connecticut$32,857$15.80
3California$35,374$17.01
4Oregon$31,698$15.24
5Nebraska$30,079$14.46
6Massachusetts$33,349$16.03
7Idaho$29,258$14.07
8North Dakota$35,634$17.13
9Vermont$33,344$16.03
10Maine$31,356$15.07
11Alaska$33,806$16.25
12New Hampshire$29,056$13.97
13Wisconsin$31,236$15.02
14Minnesota$31,629$15.21
15Pennsylvania$28,683$13.79
16New York$32,139$15.45
17Rhode Island$29,318$14.10
18Ohio$27,651$13.29
19Illinois$30,562$14.69
20Iowa$28,646$13.77
21Arizona$28,295$13.60
22Michigan$27,768$13.35
23New Jersey$28,599$13.75
24Delaware$27,547$13.24
25Utah$25,196$12.11
26Colorado$27,214$13.08
27Missouri$25,749$12.38
28Nevada$27,568$13.25
29Wyoming$27,249$13.10
30West Virginia$25,053$12.04
31North Carolina$23,656$11.37
32Alabama$24,249$11.66
33Indiana$24,900$11.97
34Montana$26,704$12.84
35Maryland$27,684$13.31
36District of Columbia$26,759$12.86
37South Dakota$26,155$12.57
38Florida$23,284$11.19
39Virginia$24,692$11.87
40Oklahoma$23,428$11.26
41Kansas$23,887$11.48
42Texas$22,294$10.72
43Kentucky$23,496$11.30
44New Mexico$23,069$11.09
45Hawaii$27,115$13.04
46South Carolina$21,997$10.58
47Georgia$22,627$10.88
48Tennessee$20,399$9.81
49Louisiana$20,332$9.78
50Mississippi$22,558$10.85
51Arkansas$22,176$10.66

Highest paying cities for laundry workers

The highest-paying cities for laundry workers are Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, and Andover, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Los Angeles, CA$34,951$16.80
2Seattle, WA$33,998$16.35
3Andover, MA$33,398$16.06
4New York, NY$32,079$15.42
5Oregon City, OR$31,693$15.24
6La Crosse, WI$31,185$14.99
7Philadelphia, PA$28,753$13.82
8Phoenix, AZ$28,386$13.65
9Grand Junction, CO$27,626$13.28
10Las Vegas, NV$27,338$13.14
11Columbus, OH$27,202$13.08
12Saint Louis, MO$25,732$12.37
13Bountiful, UT$25,251$12.14
14Indianapolis, IN$24,693$11.87
15Charleston, WV$24,595$11.82
16Huntsville, AL$24,457$11.76
17Roanoke, VA$23,904$11.49
18Tampa, FL$23,320$11.21
19Albuquerque, NM$23,132$11.12
20Marietta, GA$22,691$10.91

Laundry worker salary details

A laundry worker's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $35,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average laundry worker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a laundry worker's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
75th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
Average$27,204$2,267$13
25th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11
10th Percentile$20,000$1,667$10

Highest paying laundry worker jobs

The highest paying types of laundry workers are mater, laundress, and spotter.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Spotter$42,482$3,540$20.42935
Cake Decorator$31,509$2,626$15.154,788
Housekeeping/Laundry$29,777$2,481$14.3281,110
Laundry Attendant$26,827$2,236$12.9049,030
Laundry Aide$27,322$2,277$13.1445,254

Which companies pay laundry workers the most?

Laundry worker salaries at Messiah College and Lifespan are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average laundry worker salary at companies like Grosvenor Services and Mercy Corps are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Messiah College$37,117$17.84
2Lifespan$35,879$17.25
3Grosvenor Services$35,749$17.19
4Mercy Corps$33,822$16.26
5Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners$33,651$16.18
6Grand Hotel$32,803$15.77
7Five Points Washington$32,491$15.62
8Essentia Health$31,996$15.38
9Legacy Health$31,794$15.29
10Lahey Health Behavioral Services$31,529$15.16
11Washington Hospital Healthcare System$31,339$15.07
12McLeod Health$31,284$15.04
13Mountain Vista Medical Center$31,281$15.04
14Kaiser Permanente$31,096$14.95
15Saint Francis Health System$30,944$14.88
16Washington State University$30,943$14.88
17Campbells$30,933$14.87
18Grand Sierra Resort$30,394$14.61
19La Costa Glen$30,322$14.58
20Great Plains Regional Medical Center$30,167$14.50

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Laundry Worker salary by industry

The average laundry worker salary varies across industries:

  • The average laundry worker salary in the health care industry is $28,864, the highest of any industry.
  • The average laundry worker salary in the finance industry is $28,785.
  • Laundry workers in the government industry earn an average salary of $27,370, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for laundry workers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$28,864$13.88
2Professional$28,785$13.84
3Hospitality$28,403$13.66
4Government$27,370$13.16

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Laundry worker salary trends

The average laundry worker salary has risen by $6,194 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average laundry worker earned $21,010 annually, but today, they earn $27,204 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for laundry workers over the last decade.

Compare laundry worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average laundry worker salary over time

Compare laundry worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Laundry worker salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$27,200$13.08+4.9%
2025$25,900$12.44+4.2%
2024$24,800$11.92+3.6%
2023$23,900$11.49+3.8%
2022$23,000$11.05+3.2%

Recently added laundry worker salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.Laundry WorkerOmaha, NE06/29/2025$31,305
Drury HotelsLaundry PersonGrove City, OH06/28/2025$33,392
Department of The Air ForceLaundry WorkerLaughlin Air Force Base, TX06/28/2025$35,187
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.Laundry WorkerBartlett, TN06/27/2025$27,131
State of OhioLaundry WorkerMassillon, OH06/27/2025$38,192
Community Wellness PartnersSeamstress/Laundry WorkerOswego, NY06/27/2025$35,479
Delaware North CompaniesLaundry Worker, Wheeling Island CasinoWheeling, WV06/25/2025$28,175
Delaware North CompaniesLaundry Worker, Gray Wolf INN and SuitesWest Yellowstone, MT06/25/2025$32,766
Delaware North CompaniesLaundry Worker, Progressive FieldCleveland, OH06/25/2025$29,218
Delaware North CompaniesLaundry Worker, Petco ParkSan Diego, CA06/25/2025$46,770

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