Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Alabama
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Alabama make a median of $28,230 a year, or about $13.57 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $28K get you in Alabama?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Alabama
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $31K | +10% | 320 |
| Decatur | $30K | +5% | 60 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $29K | +2% | 40 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $29K | +2% | 140 |
| Tuscaloosa | $29K | +2% | 190 |
| Birmingham | $28K | -1% | 510 |
| Mobile | $28K | -1% | 200 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $28K | -2% | 30 |
| Montgomery | $28K | -2% | 170 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $27K | -4% | 40 |
| Dothan | $25K | -13% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 11 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Alabama?
The median is $28,230 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,580, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $36,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $28K enough to live in Alabama?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,956/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 55.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary go in Alabama?
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary is worth about $31,949 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do laundry and dry-cleaning workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.