Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Tennessee
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Tennessee earn an average of $32,660 a year. That is $2,260 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $34,920. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $34,290.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,920 | $16.79 |
| Tennessee | $32,660 | $15.70 |
| Missouri | $34,370 | $16.52 |
| Virginia | $32,730 | $15.73 |
| North Carolina | $32,410 | $15.58 |
| Georgia | $30,650 | $14.74 |
| Kentucky | $29,840 | $14.35 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Sewing Machine Operators$33,760
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,410
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33,390
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,660
- Upholsterers$41,400
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$35,830
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Tennessee?
The average is $32,660 a year, and the median is $33,220. That is $2,260 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $34,920.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$15.70 an hour on average; the median is $15.97.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($34,290), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($32,420). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Chattanooga, TN-GA ($30,490).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.