Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Maryland
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Maryland make a median of $32,790 a year, or about $15.76 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maryland. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $33K get you in Maryland?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maryland
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $8K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Maryland
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $32K | -3% | 50 |
| Salisbury | $32K | -3% | 30 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $31K | -5% | 1,910 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $31K | -5% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Maryland?
The median is $32,790 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $39,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Maryland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,250/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,795/month, which eats 79.8% 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 Maryland?
Maryland 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 $33,202 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.