How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Atlanta?
$32,170a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $15.47 an hour or $2,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.47
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 190 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,390Median: $32,170Highest 10%: $38,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,390 | $10.28 | |
| 25th | $30,000 | $14.42 | |
| Median | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| 75th | $35,280 | $16.96 | |
| 90th | $38,160 | $18.35 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| Gainesville, GA | $30,150 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,800 |
| Brunswick, GA | $29,400 |
| Savannah, GA | $29,320 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,180 |
| Athens, GA | $28,860 |
| Macon, GA | $28,770 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $28,630 |
| Albany, GA | $28,230 |
| Columbus, GA | $27,390 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $15.47 ($32,170 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $32,170 against $34,890 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,580, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
190 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,160 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.