Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Richmond

In Richmond (VA), the median pay for laundry and dry-cleaning workers is $15.97 an hour ($33,220 a year). About 1,010 people work in this job there.

$15.97Median hourly pay
$28,420–$35,010Middle half of workers, yearly
1,010People in this job in Richmond (VA)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($34,890). It is 3% higher than the Virginia median ($32,140).

Pay range for laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Richmond (VA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.82$26,670
25% of workers$13.66$28,420
Half of workers (median)$15.97$33,220
75% of workers$16.83$35,010
90% of workers$17.48$36,360

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charlottesville$33,860160
Richmond (this page)$33,2201,010
Roanoke$31,960200
Winchester$31,38070
Harrisonburg$31,07090
Staunton-Stuarts Draft$30,19080
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$29,460910
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford$29,39080
Lynchburg$29,100120

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Richmond (VA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,470
Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,870
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,380

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.