Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $15.97 an hour ($33,220 a year). About 5,730 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). Tennessee ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.18 | $27,420 |
| 25% of workers | $14.24 | $29,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.97 | $33,220 |
| 75% of workers | $17.27 | $35,920 |
| 90% of workers | $17.74 | $36,900 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $35,070 | 2,380 |
| Clarksville | $33,480 | 140 |
| Cleveland | $32,770 | 60 |
| Knoxville | $32,300 | 460 |
| Jackson | $32,180 | 140 |
| Johnson City | $31,730 | 120 |
| Memphis | $31,560 | 940 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $31,110 | 150 |
| Chattanooga | $29,800 | 370 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,850 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,980 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,950 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $34,220 |
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