SOC 51-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers — Bismarck
Bismarck, ND · 3 metro areas compared
In Bismarck, ND the median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is $39,760 a year, which is 14.0% higher than the national figure of $34,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bismarck, ND the median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is $39,760 a year, which is 14.0% higher than the national figure of $34,890. Half of workers earn between $36,460 and $40,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,400 and the ninetieth at $47,260.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Grand Forks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 255th of 296 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,400 | −10.0% |
| 25th | $36,460 | +4.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,760 | +14.0% |
| 75th | $40,390 | +15.8% |
| 90th | $47,260 | +35.5% |
| Mean | $39,450 | +13.1% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $39,000 | 100 | |
| 2 | Minot | $37,860 | 40 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $37,470 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bismarck run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $39,760 goes as far as $44,674 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,674US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,760 a year, 14.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,400 to $47,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $39,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Bismarck, ND?
The median annual wage is $39,760, or $19.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,890, so pay in Bismarck, ND is 14.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bismarck, ND earns more than $47,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Forks, at $39,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Bismarck, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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