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Laundry Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$17.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,044/year ($2,504/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 51 states for Laundry Worker pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 3,310 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $35,700 a year — though pay ranges from $29,270 for newcomers to $42,240 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Laundry Worker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Laundry Worker salary of $35,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,044 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $35,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,104 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,731 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$821 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,044 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Wisconsin is $35,700 per year ($17.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,820 and $37,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $35,700, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $30,044 per year ($2,504 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,310 Laundry Worker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.