Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Virginia
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Virginia earn an average of $32,730 a year. That is $2,190 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $34,920. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $36,380.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Average pay by state
Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34,920 | $16.79 |
| Virginia | $32,730 | $15.73 |
| District of Columbia | $41,690 | $20.04 |
| Maryland | $35,340 | $16.99 |
| Tennessee | $32,660 | $15.70 |
| North Carolina | $32,410 | $15.58 |
| West Virginia | $30,280 | $14.56 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Sewing Machine Operators$36,550
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,490
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31,430
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,900
- Upholsterers$38,350
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$48,290
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Virginia?
The average is $32,730 a year, and the median is $32,140. That is $2,190 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $34,920.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$15.73 an hour on average; the median is $15.45.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($36,380), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($32,990). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($30,150).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #34 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.