Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in North Carolina
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in North Carolina make a median of $30,120 a year, or about $14.48 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in North Carolina
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $33K | +10% | 420 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $31K | +5% | 420 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $31K | +3% | 1,180 |
| Greenville | $31K | +2% | 80 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $31K | +1% | 240 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $30K | -0% | 580 |
| Wilmington | $30K | -1% | 210 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $30K | -1% | 60 |
| Rocky Mount | $30K | -2% | 70 |
| Burlington | $29K | -2% | 160 |
| Fayetteville | $29K | -3% | 180 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $29K | -4% | 440 |
| Goldsboro | $29K | -5% | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $29K | -5% | 320 |
| Jacksonville | $29K | -5% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $30,120 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,830, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $36,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,074/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 61.9% 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina 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 $32,506 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.