Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $14.65 an hour ($30,470 a year). About 3,160 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). South Carolina ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.28 | $23,470 |
| 25% of workers | $13.58 | $28,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.65 | $30,470 |
| 75% of workers | $16.84 | $35,020 |
| 90% of workers | $18.30 | $38,050 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $33,790 | 620 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $31,920 | 140 |
| Florence | $30,850 | 150 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $30,220 | 490 |
| Columbia | $29,830 | 440 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $29,620 | 380 |
| Sumter | $28,920 | 70 |
| Spartanburg | $28,590 | 200 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
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