Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Florida
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Florida make a median of $30,320 a year, or about $14.58 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Florida
20 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $33K | +10% | 290 |
| Punta Gorda | $31K | +4% | 60 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $31K | +2% | 4,410 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $31K | +2% | 190 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $30K | +1% | 520 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $30K | +0% | 2,290 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $30K | -1% | 350 |
| Homosassa Springs | $30K | -1% | 40 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $30K | -1% | 320 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $30K | -1% | 1,820 |
| Jacksonville | $30K | -1% | 980 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $30K | -2% | 310 |
| Gainesville | $30K | -2% | 180 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $30K | -2% | 550 |
| Port St. Lucie | $30K | -3% | 190 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $29K | -3% | 60 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $29K | -4% | 230 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $29K | -4% | 150 |
| Ocala | $28K | -7% | 180 |
| Tallahassee | $28K | -7% | 160 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Florida?
The median is $30,320 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,950, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $37,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,200/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 75.4% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $30,757 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.