Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in New York
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in New York make a median of $33,880 a year, or about $16.29 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $34K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in New York
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | $36K | +5% | 150 |
| Ithaca | $35K | +3% | 30 |
| Kingston | $34K | +2% | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $34K | +1% | 13,550 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $34K | -1% | 480 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $34K | -1% | 670 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $34K | -1% | 560 |
| Syracuse | $33K | -2% | 350 |
| Glens Falls | $33K | -2% | 80 |
| Rochester | $33K | -3% | 610 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $33K | -3% | 50 |
| Utica-Rome | $32K | -6% | 160 |
| Elmira | $31K | -8% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in New York?
The median is $33,880 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 $45,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,334/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 82.1% 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 New York?
New York 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 $34,498 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.