Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay range in Lima
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,940 or more. The middle half of laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Lima earn between $26,120 and $34,230.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $28KMedian
- $34K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,580 | $2,465 | $14.22 |
| Median | $28,040 | $2,337 | $13.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,120 | $2,177 | $12.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,230 | $2,852 | $16.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Lima vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Lima earn 8% less than the Ohio average ($32,240) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($34,920). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $34,890.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | $29,580 | $28,040 | $22,260 | $36,940 | 50 |
| Ohio | $32,240 | $30,520 | $26,380 | $38,620 | 6,990 |
| 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 Lima
On the average salary of $29,580, a single filer in Lima takes home about $25,139 a year, or $2,095 a month and $967 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Lima a good place for laundry and dry-cleaning workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lima area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.7), so the average $29,580 buys what about $32,988 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lima ($47,170). A typical home costs $192,196, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Lima ranks 11th of 11 Ohio metro areas for this job; Dayton pays the most ($33,490).
- Dayton$33,490
- Cincinnati$33,010
- Columbus$32,720
- Cleveland$32,520
- Springfield$32,070
- Akron$31,930
- Sandusky$31,700
- Canton$31,280
- Toledo$31,130
- Lima$29,580
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 Lima: questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make an hour in Lima?
$14.22 an hour on average, and $13.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the laundry and dry-cleaning workers take-home pay in Lima?
About $25,139 a year ($2,095 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,580. Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers earn more in Lima than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less 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 Lima, OH (30620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). Includes Lima's local income tax (1.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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