Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,260 or more. The middle half of laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Bismarck earn between $36,460 and $40,390.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $40K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,450 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Median | $39,760 | $3,313 | $19.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,460 | $3,038 | $17.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,390 | $3,366 | $19.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Bismarck earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($37,940) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($34,920). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $34,890.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $39,450 | $39,760 | $31,400 | $47,260 | 170 |
| North Dakota | $37,940 | $37,470 | $31,040 | $45,630 | 840 |
| United States | $34,920 | $34,890 | $27,440 | $43,190 | 198,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary after taxes in Bismarck
On the average salary of $39,450, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $33,878 a year, or $2,823 a month and $1,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for laundry and dry-cleaning workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $39,450 buys what about $43,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$39,450
- Fargo$38,350
- Minot$38,270
- Grand Forks$37,720
All Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries in North Dakota
Highest-paying cities for laundry and dry-cleaning workers
Denver, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($49,790).
- Denver, CO$49,790
- San Jose, CA$45,310
- San Francisco, CA$44,360
- Napa, CA$43,190
- Seattle, WA$43,040
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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make an hour in Bismarck?
$18.97 an hour on average, and $19.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the laundry and dry-cleaning workers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $33,878 a year ($2,823 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,450.
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($34,920).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6011; area Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.92, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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