Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Lubbock, TX make a mean (average) of $28,210 a year, or about $13.56 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average). Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.32), which stretches that salary to about $30,891 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $973/month, about 46.3% of take-home, which is tight.
Where the paycheck goes
What $28K (mean) actually covers in Lubbock, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lubbock’s Regional Price Parity (91.32). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lubbock
Pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Lubbock runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $35K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $973/month, which is 47.3% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.32 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in metros near Lubbock, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $32K | $31K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $29K | $30K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $30K | $31K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $33K | $33K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lubbock, TX
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $40K | +13% | 3,870 |
| Oregon | $38K | +8% | 1,890 |
| District of Columbia | $38K | +8% | 320 |
| California | $38K | +8% | 21,940 |
| Colorado | $38K | +8% | 3,370 |
| Minnesota | $38K | +8% | 3,530 |
| Massachusetts | $37K | +7% | 3,700 |
| North Dakota | $37K | +7% | 840 |
| Maine | $37K | +7% | 820 |
| Vermont | $37K | +7% | 280 |
| Rhode Island | $37K | +7% | 650 |
| New Hampshire | $37K | +6% | 890 |
| Arizona | $37K | +5% | 4,290 |
| Connecticut | $36K | +4% | 1,830 |
| Montana | $36K | +4% | 1,030 |
| Nevada | $36K | +4% | 4,540 |
| Alaska | $36K | +3% | 750 |
| New Jersey | $36K | +3% | 6,110 |
| Wisconsin | $36K | +2% | 3,310 |
| Utah | $36K | +2% | 1,470 |
| Hawaii | $36K | +2% | 1,730 |
| Illinois | $35K | +1% | 8,550 |
| Idaho | $35K | +1% | 1,350 |
| Michigan | $35K | +1% | 4,970 |
| New York | $35K | +0% | 13,020 |
| Nebraska | $35K | -0% | 1,060 |
| Maryland | $35K | -1% | 3,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $34K | -2% | 6,290 |
| Iowa | $34K | -2% | 1,900 |
| Missouri | $34K | -3% | 3,930 |
| Delaware | $34K | -3% | 710 |
| Tennessee | $33K | -5% | 5,730 |
| South Dakota | $33K | -6% | 750 |
| Florida | $32K | -7% | 14,150 |
| Virginia | $32K | -8% | 4,900 |
| North Carolina | $32K | -9% | 5,570 |
| Indiana | $31K | -11% | 3,190 |
| New Mexico | $31K | -12% | 1,320 |
| Georgia | $31K | -12% | 5,150 |
| Ohio | $31K | -13% | 6,990 |
| South Carolina | $30K | -13% | 3,160 |
| Kansas | $30K | -14% | 2,160 |
| Texas | $30K | -15% | 17,030 |
| Kentucky | $29K | -16% | 2,350 |
| West Virginia | $29K | -17% | 1,340 |
| Wyoming | $29K | -18% | 690 |
| Arkansas | $28K | -18% | 1,640 |
| Alabama | $28K | -19% | 2,150 |
| Oklahoma | $28K | -19% | 2,680 |
| Louisiana | $27K | -21% | 2,950 |
| Mississippi | $27K | -22% | 1,420 |
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a laundry and dry-cleaning worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lubbock?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $28K, rent takes 47.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Lubbock?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new laundry and dry-cleaning workers typically earn — is $21K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,587/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 61% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is laundry and dry-cleaning worker a high-paying job in Lubbock?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $28K here vs. $35K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Lubbock compare to the national average for laundry and dry-cleaning workers?
Lubbock pays $28K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.32), the purchasing-power equivalent is $31K — below the national median.
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Lubbock, TX?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $28,210 a year for this occupation in Lubbock, TX. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $21,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $28K enough to live in Lubbock?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,059/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 47.3% 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 Lubbock?
Lubbock has a Regional Price Parity of 91.32 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary is worth about $30,891 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.