Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in South Carolina
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in South Carolina earn an average of $31,520 a year. That is $3,400 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $34,920. The best-paying metro area is Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $34,350.
Top-paying South Carolina metro areas
Average pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,920 | $16.79 |
| South Carolina | $31,520 | $15.15 |
| North Carolina | $32,410 | $15.58 |
| Georgia | $30,650 | $14.74 |
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- Sewing Machine Operators$37,820
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,100
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,940
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$28,310
- Upholsterers$43,110
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$35,000
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in South Carolina?
The average is $31,520 a year, and the median is $30,470. That is $3,400 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $34,920.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$15.15 an hour on average; the median is $14.65.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($34,350), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($32,340). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($29,270).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.