Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Indiana
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Indiana make a median of $29,960 a year, or about $14.41 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Indiana
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City-La Porte | $34K | +15% | 30 |
| Bloomington | $31K | +3% | 70 |
| Evansville | $30K | +1% | 220 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $30K | +0% | 200 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $30K | -1% | 1,590 |
| Fort Wayne | $30K | -1% | 270 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $29K | -3% | 80 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $29K | -3% | 70 |
| Terre Haute | $29K | -4% | 100 |
| Columbus | $29K | -4% | 70 |
| Muncie | $29K | -5% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Indiana?
The median is $29,960 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,330, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $38,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,100/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 54.5% 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 Indiana?
Indiana 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 $32,633 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.