Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $29,740 -12% vs national
Median hourly $14.30
10th percentile $20,580
90th percentile $36,330
Employed locally 2,540
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,580
    25th
    $26,500
    50th (median)
    $29,740
    75th
    $34,340
    90th
    $36,330

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 66% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,490
    Production Workers, All Other$40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Atlanta, GA is $14.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 12% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,580 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,500.