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Laundry Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$17.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,567/year ($2,547/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 18th of 51 states for Laundry Worker pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 6,110 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $36,050 a year — though pay ranges from $32,220 for newcomers to $40,770 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,110 Laundry Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Laundry Worker salary of $36,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,567 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,146 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,758 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$579 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,567 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in New Jersey is $36,050 per year ($17.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $37,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $36,050, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $30,567 per year ($2,547 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,110 Laundry Worker jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.