Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Kentucky
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Kentucky make a median of $28,670 a year, or about $13.78 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $35K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $29K get you in Kentucky?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $35K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Kentucky
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $30K | +5% | 950 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $29K | +1% | 410 |
| Bowling Green | $27K | -5% | 100 |
| Elizabethtown | $27K | -5% | 80 |
| Owensboro | $27K | -6% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $28,670 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,210, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $35,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Kentucky?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,994/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 55.7% 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 Kentucky?
Kentucky 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 $31,774 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.