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Laundry Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

$35,700 /year median

$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

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

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.