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

$31,560a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $15.17 an hour or $2,630 a month.

Hourly
$15.17
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
207 of 363
Jobs in the area
940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,670Median: $31,560Highest 10%: $37,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,670$12.82
25th$29,470$14.17
Median$31,560$15.17
75th$35,190$16.92
90th$37,780$18.16

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Nashville, TN$35,070
Clarksville, TN$33,480
Cleveland, TN$32,770
Knoxville, TN$32,300
Jackson, TN$32,180
Johnson City, TN$31,730
Kingsport, TN$31,110
Chattanooga, TN$29,800
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in Tennessee Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $15.17 ($31,560 a year).

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

No: $31,560 against $34,890 nationally, 10% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,220, so Memphis pays 5% less.

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

207 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,780 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.