How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make in Tennessee?
$33,220a year
Median yearly pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Tennessee. That is $15.97 an hour or $2,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.97
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,420Median: $33,220Highest 10%: $36,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,420 | $13.18 | |
| 25th | $29,620 | $14.24 | |
| Median | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| 75th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 90th | $36,900 | $17.74 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Memphis, TN | $31,560 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers.
| 29. Iowa | $34,050 |
| 30. Missouri | $33,870 |
| 31. Delaware | $33,730 |
| 32. Tennessee | $33,220 |
| 33. South Dakota | $32,780 |
| 34. Florida | $32,340 |
| 35. Virginia | $32,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry and dry-cleaning worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $15.97 ($33,220 a year).
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,220 against $34,890 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for laundry and dry-cleaning worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays laundry and dry-cleaning workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $35,070 a year.
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.