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Laundry Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$13.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,775/year ($1,981/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states for Laundry Worker pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 2,950 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $27,460 a year — though pay ranges from $21,680 for newcomers to $36,530 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,950 Laundry Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Laundry Worker salary of $27,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,775 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $27,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,136 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,101 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$449 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,775 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Louisiana is $27,460 per year ($13.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,970 and $30,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $27,460, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,775 per year ($1,981 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,950 Laundry Worker jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.