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Laundry Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$19.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,991/year ($2,833/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Laundry Workers, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 3,870 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $39,590 a year — though pay ranges from $35,940 for newcomers to $47,310 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,870 Laundry Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Laundry Worker salary of $39,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $33,991 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,571 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,029 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,991 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,833 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Washington?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Washington is $39,590 per year ($19.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,780 and $44,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $39,590, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,991 per year ($2,833 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,870 Laundry Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.