Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Virginia
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Virginia make a median of $30,920 a year, or about $14.87 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $31K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $31K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary by metro in Virginia
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $34K | +9% | 170 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $31K | +1% | 80 |
| Richmond | $31K | +0% | 1,060 |
| Winchester | $31K | -0% | 50 |
| Lynchburg | $31K | -0% | 130 |
| Harrisonburg | $30K | -3% | 70 |
| Roanoke | $30K | -3% | 220 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $30K | -3% | 930 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $29K | -6% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make in Virginia?
The median is $30,920 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,310, and experienced laundry and dry-cleaning workers can clear $38,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $31K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,135/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 77.1% 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 $32,619 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.