Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Texas
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Texas make a median of $29,060 a year, or about $13.97 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $29K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Texas
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $31K | +5% | 4,610 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $30K | +4% | 1,380 |
| Midland | $30K | +4% | 200 |
| Waco | $29K | +1% | 230 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $29K | +0% | 3,510 |
| Victoria | $29K | -0% | 60 |
| Odessa | $28K | -2% | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $28K | -2% | 1,370 |
| Tyler | $28K | -2% | 190 |
| Abilene | $28K | -3% | 170 |
| Wichita Falls | $28K | -3% | 130 |
| Lubbock | $28K | -3% | 230 |
| Corpus Christi | $28K | -4% | 280 |
| Amarillo | $28K | -4% | 270 |
| Killeen-Temple | $28K | -5% | 180 |
| San Angelo | $27K | -6% | 90 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $27K | -7% | 160 |
| Longview | $27K | -8% | 130 |
| Texarkana | $27K | -8% | 100 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $27K | -8% | 180 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $27K | -8% | 220 |
| College Station-Bryan | $27K | -8% | 150 |
| Sherman-Denison | $26K | -11% | 30 |
| El Paso | $23K | -20% | 410 |
| Laredo | $23K | -22% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Texas?
The median is $29,060 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,370, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $37,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,116/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 66.9% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $31,763 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.