Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Wisconsin
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Wisconsin make a median of $34,760 a year, or about $16.71 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Wisconsin
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $37K | +6% | 110 |
| Madison | $36K | +4% | 480 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $35K | +2% | 990 |
| Green Bay | $35K | +1% | 230 |
| Eau Claire | $35K | +0% | 130 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $35K | +0% | 130 |
| Appleton | $35K | -0% | 180 |
| Sheboygan | $32K | -8% | 50 |
| Wausau | $31K | -10% | 50 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $31K | -10% | 50 |
| Fond du Lac | $30K | -14% | 40 |
| Kenosha | $30K | -15% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $34,760 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,140, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $40,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,427/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 49.5% 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 $36,849 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.