Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Illinois
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Illinois make a median of $35,140 a year, or about $16.9 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Illinois
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $36K | +2% | 110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $36K | +2% | 5,920 |
| Rockford | $36K | +1% | 300 |
| Kankakee | $35K | -2% | 80 |
| Peoria | $34K | -3% | 200 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $33K | -5% | 130 |
| Springfield | $33K | -6% | 170 |
| Decatur | $33K | -7% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Illinois?
The median is $35,140 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,760, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $42,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,378/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 59.2% 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 Illinois?
Illinois 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 $37,443 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.