Laundry Aide Salary in the United States

How much does a Laundry Aide make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laundry Aide in the United States is $33,494 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Laundry Aide's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,154
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,182 to $36,457
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,076
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Laundry Aide Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,457 $3,038 $701 $18
Average $33,494 $2,791 $644 $16
25th Percentile $31,182 $2,598 $600 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Laundry Aide Salaries

A Laundry Aide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Laundry Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laundry Aide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,864
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,276
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,235
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,366
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,583
Levels Salary
Entry Level Laundry Aide$32,864
Intermediate Level Laundry Aide$33,276
Senior Level Laundry Aide$34,235
Specialist Level Laundry Aide$34,366
Expert Level Laundry Aide$34,583
$32,864 0 yr
$33,276 < 2 yrs
$34,235 2-4 yrs
$34,366 5-8 yrs
$34,583 > 8 yrs
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How Do Laundry Aide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Laundry Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $37,085.
  • California: $36,944.
  • Massachusetts: $36,452.

Top Paying Cities for Laundry Aides

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $42,246
  • San Francisco: $41,831
  • Oakland: $40,903

What Skills Can Increase a Laundry Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.02% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Laundry Services (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Sorting, washing, drying, pressing and folding clothing and other textile items, Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 0.56% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.02%
Laundry Services 1.83%
Long Term Care 0.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Laundry Aide's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$37,179
11%
Teamwork
$35,504
6%
Customer Service
$35,169
5%
Time Management
$35,169
5%
Laundry Services
$34,834
4%
Collaboration
$34,834
4%
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How Education impacts a Laundry Aide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Laundry Aides enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Laundry Aide with a No Diploma is between $31,072 and $33,389).

Laundry Aide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Laundry Aide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 100.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Laundry Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laundry Aide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Laundry Aide

Salaries for a Laundry Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $31,325 in 2023 to around $31,044 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Laundry Aide salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Laundry Aide Over Time

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2023
$31,325
2024
$31,276
2025
$31,044
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2024 $31,276
2025 $31,044
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