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Laundry Worker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$18.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,506/year ($2,626/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Laundry Workers (5th of 51), with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 3,370 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $37,680 a year — though pay ranges from $32,700 for newcomers to $46,450 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 Laundry Worker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Laundry Worker salary of $37,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,506 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,342 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,883 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$950 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,506 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,626 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Colorado?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Colorado is $37,680 per year ($18.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,800 and $42,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $37,680, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $31,506 per year ($2,626 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,370 Laundry Worker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.