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How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Columbia?

$29,830a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $14.34 an hour or $2,486 a month.

Hourly
$14.34
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
256 of 363
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,500Median: $29,830Highest 10%: $37,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,500$10.82
25th$28,210$13.56
Median$29,830$14.34
75th$34,550$16.61
90th$37,270$17.92

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Charleston, SC$33,790
Hilton Head Island, SC$31,920
Charlotte, NC$31,150
Florence, SC$30,850
Greenville, SC$30,220
Myrtle Beach, SC$29,620
Augusta, GA$29,180
Sumter, SC$28,920
Spartanburg, SC$28,590
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in South Carolina Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $14.34 ($29,830 a year).

Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $29,830 against $34,890 nationally, 15% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $30,470, so Columbia pays 2% less.

Where does Columbia rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?

256 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,270 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.