SOC 51-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers — Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,880, median pay for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Chambersburg, PA tracks the national median of $34,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,880, median pay for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Chambersburg, PA tracks the national median of $34,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $25,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,570 to $52,070.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Allentown records the highest median at $35,860. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 208th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,340 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $29,570 | −15.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,880 | +2.8% |
| 75th | $52,070 | +49.2% |
| 90th | $52,070 | +49.2% |
| Mean | $38,790 | +11.2% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $35,860 | 510 | |
| 2 | Reading | $35,490 | 190 | |
| 3 | Lancaster | $35,070 | 310 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $34,730 | 3,050 | |
| 5 | Lebanon | $34,510 | 50 | |
| 6 | State College | $34,390 | 110 | |
| 7 | Scranton | $34,320 | 540 | |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $32,470 | 270 | |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | $32,140 | 1,040 | |
| 10 | York | $32,070 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chambersburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $35,880 goes as far as $36,762 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,762US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,880 a year, 2.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,340 to $52,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $35,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Chambersburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $35,880, or $17.25 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 Chambersburg, PA is 2.8% 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 Chambersburg, PA earns more than $52,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,340 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 Allentown, at $35,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Chambersburg, PA. 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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