Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Ohio
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Ohio make a median of $30,150 a year, or about $14.49 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Ohio
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $33K | +10% | 620 |
| Columbus | $31K | +4% | 1,150 |
| Cincinnati | $31K | +2% | 1,420 |
| Sandusky | $31K | +1% | 110 |
| Toledo | $30K | +1% | 380 |
| Akron | $30K | +0% | 410 |
| Cleveland | $30K | -0% | 1,250 |
| Canton-Massillon | $30K | -0% | 220 |
| Springfield | $30K | -1% | 40 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $28K | -6% | 210 |
| Lima | $27K | -10% | 60 |
| Mansfield | $27K | -10% | 30 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Ohio?
The median is $30,150 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,900, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $37,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,179/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 54.5% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $32,969 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.