Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Pennsylvania make a median of $33,460 a year, or about $16.09 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $33K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | $39K | +17% | 50 |
| Reading | $35K | +6% | 200 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $35K | +4% | 2,610 |
| Lancaster | $34K | +2% | 310 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $34K | +1% | 450 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $33K | -2% | 480 |
| Lebanon | $33K | -2% | 50 |
| York-Hanover | $32K | -4% | 120 |
| Pittsburgh | $32K | -4% | 980 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $32K | -6% | 280 |
| State College | $31K | -6% | 110 |
| Williamsport | $31K | -9% | 80 |
| Gettysburg | $30K | -11% | 60 |
| Erie | $29K | -12% | 180 |
| Altoona | $29K | -13% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $33,460 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,410, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $39,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,325/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 58.1% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $35,232 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.