SOC 51-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Michigan is $35,100 per year, close to the national median of $34,890 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Michigan is $35,100 per year, close to the national median of $34,890 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $30,770 and $37,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,440 and the ninetieth at $43,180.
Employment stands at 4,970, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 24th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $36,620. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 729th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,440 | −18.5% |
| 25th | $30,770 | −11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $35,100 | +0.6% |
| 75th | $37,990 | +8.9% |
| 90th | $43,180 | +23.8% |
| Mean | $35,530 | +1.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $36,620 | 780 | |
| 2 | Kalamazoo | $36,470 | 200 | |
| 3 | Midland | $36,170 | 70 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $35,930 | 80 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $35,340 | 360 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $35,280 | 90 | |
| 7 | Detroit | $35,060 | 1,970 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $34,990 | 110 | |
| 9 | Niles | $34,540 | 80 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $34,360 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,100 goes as far as $36,486 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,486US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,100 a year, 0.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,440 to $43,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,970 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Rapids, at $36,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $35,100, or $16.87 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 Michigan is 0.6% 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 Michigan earns more than $43,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,440 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 Rapids, at $36,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,970 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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