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Laundry Worker Salary in Alaska (2026)
$17.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,146/year ($2,596/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 17th of 51 states for Laundry Worker pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 750 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $36,050 a year — though pay ranges from $27,200 for newcomers to $48,550 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 750 Laundry Worker jobs in Alaska (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Laundry Worker salary of $36,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $31,146 — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,146 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,758 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,146 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,596 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Alaska?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Alaska is $36,050 per year ($17.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,700 and $39,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $36,050, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $31,146 per year ($2,596 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 750 Laundry Worker jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.