Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $15.35 an hour ($31,920 a year). About 5,570 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). North Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.51 | $26,020 |
| 25% of workers | $13.82 | $28,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.35 | $31,920 |
| 75% of workers | $17.18 | $35,730 |
| 90% of workers | $18.44 | $38,360 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $36,310 | 650 |
| Asheville | $35,120 | 310 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $34,570 | 390 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $32,000 | 200 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $32,000 | 510 |
| Greenville | $31,680 | 70 |
| Wilmington | $31,200 | 230 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $31,150 | 1,150 |
| Rocky Mount | $30,830 | 70 |
| Burlington | $30,690 | 140 |
| Winston-Salem | $29,950 | 300 |
| Goldsboro | $29,340 | 40 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $29,320 | 90 |
| Fayetteville | $29,030 | 160 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for laundry and dry-cleaning workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,310 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,360 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $33,470 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $35,160 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $37,370 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $47,910 |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | $37,610 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,300 |
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