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Laundry Worker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$16.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,502/year ($2,375/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 51 states for Laundry Worker pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 6,290 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $34,060 a year — though pay ranges from $26,970 for newcomers to $41,880 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $41,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,290 Laundry Worker jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Laundry Worker salary of $34,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,502 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $34,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,907 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,606 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,046 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,502 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Pennsylvania is $34,060 per year ($16.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,360 and $36,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $34,060, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $28,502 per year ($2,375 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 6,290 Laundry Worker jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.