Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in New Jersey
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in New Jersey earn an average of $36,460 a year. That is $1,540 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $34,920. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $37,930.
Top-paying New Jersey metro areas
Average pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,920 | $16.79 |
| New Jersey | $36,460 | $17.53 |
| New York | $37,780 | $18.16 |
| Delaware | $34,860 | $16.76 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,770 | $16.24 |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Sewing Machine Operators$37,760
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39,080
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,130
- Upholsterers$50,530
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$48,930
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in New Jersey?
The average is $36,460 a year, and the median is $36,050. That is $1,540 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $34,920.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$17.53 an hour on average; the median is $17.33.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($37,930), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($35,820). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($34,710).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #19 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.