Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $26,250 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.62
10th percentile $20,720
90th percentile $34,110
Employed locally 90
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,720
    25th
    $22,090
    50th (median)
    $26,250
    75th
    $29,790
    90th
    $34,110

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Napa, CA $40,350
    Bozeman, MT $39,460

    Nearby metros — Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $34,900
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $34,360
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,820
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $33,690
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,610
    Sheboygan, WI $31,910

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Athens, GA is $12.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.05 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries?

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Athens, GA is 22.3% below the national median of $33,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Athens?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,720 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,090.