Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Michigan
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Michigan make a median of $34,900 a year, or about $16.78 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $41K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $41K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Michigan
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $37K | +6% | 260 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $36K | +3% | 820 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $36K | +2% | 420 |
| Ann Arbor | $35K | +2% | 110 |
| Midland | $35K | +1% | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $35K | +1% | 2,420 |
| Traverse City | $35K | +1% | 110 |
| Battle Creek | $34K | -1% | 110 |
| Saginaw | $34K | -4% | 140 |
| Jackson | $34K | -4% | 90 |
| Flint | $31K | -10% | 140 |
| Monroe | $31K | -12% | 40 |
| Niles | $31K | -13% | 80 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $30K | -14% | 50 |
| Bay City | $29K | -16% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Michigan?
The median is $34,900 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,650, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $40,980. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,383/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 53.4% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $37,171 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.