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Laundry Worker Salary in California (2026)
$18.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,890/year ($2,658/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Laundry Workers (3rd of 51), with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 21,940 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $37,790 a year — though pay ranges from $35,450 for newcomers to $46,240 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,940 Laundry Worker jobs in California (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Laundry Worker salary of $37,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,890 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,355 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,891 |
| California state income tax | −$654 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,890 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,658 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in California?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in California is $37,790 per year ($18.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,420 and $42,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in California?
- On the median salary of $37,790, a single filer in California takes home about $31,890 per year ($2,658 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 21,940 Laundry Worker jobs in California 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 California 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 California.