Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Georgia
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Georgia make a median of $28,370 a year, or about $13.64 an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $36K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $28K get you in Georgia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $36K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Georgia
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $30K | +5% | 2,540 |
| Gainesville | $30K | +4% | 70 |
| Savannah | $28K | -1% | 260 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $28K | -3% | 100 |
| Albany | $27K | -5% | 120 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $26K | -7% | 240 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $26K | -7% | 90 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $26K | -8% | 90 |
| Rome | $25K | -11% | 30 |
| Columbus | $24K | -16% | 160 |
| Warner Robins | $23K | -19% | 50 |
Showing 1–10 of 11 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Georgia?
The median is $28,370 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,630, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $35,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $28K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,977/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 72.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary go in Georgia?
Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary is worth about $30,874 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do laundry and dry-cleaning workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.