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

$35,070a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,923 a month.

Hourly
$16.86
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
113 of 363
Jobs in the area
2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,580Median: $35,070Highest 10%: $37,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,580$14.22
25th$31,310$15.05
Median$35,070$16.86
75th$36,860$17.72
90th$37,150$17.86

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Clarksville, TN$33,480
Cleveland, TN$32,770
Knoxville, TN$32,300
Jackson, TN$32,180
Johnson City, TN$31,730
Memphis, TN$31,560
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 Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $16.86 ($35,070 a year).

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

Yes: $35,070 against $34,890 nationally, 1% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $33,220, so Nashville pays 6% more.

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

113 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,150 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.