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

$32,000a year

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $15.38 an hour or $2,667 a month.

Hourly
$15.38
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
195 of 363
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,450Median: $32,000Highest 10%: $37,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,450$12.72
25th$28,510$13.71
Median$32,000$15.38
75th$35,360$17.00
90th$37,510$18.03

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.

Greensboro, NC$36,310
Asheville, NC$35,120
Durham, NC$34,570
Hickory, NC$32,000
Greenville, NC$31,680
Wilmington, NC$31,200
Charlotte, NC$31,150
Rocky Mount, NC$30,830
Burlington, NC$30,690
Winston-Salem, NC$29,950
Virginia Beach, VA$29,460
Pinehurst, NC$29,320
Fayetteville, NC$29,030
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in North Carolina Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $15.38 ($32,000 a year).

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

No: $32,000 against $34,890 nationally, 8% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $31,920, so Raleigh pays 0% more.

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

195 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,510 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.