Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,760 or more. The middle half of laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Columbus earn between $23,230 and $28,350.
- $21K10th
- $23K25th
- $27KMedian
- $28K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,450 | $2,288 | $13.20 |
| Median | $27,390 | $2,282 | $13.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,230 | $1,936 | $11.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,350 | $2,362 | $13.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers in Columbus earn 10% less than the Georgia average ($30,650) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($34,920). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $34,890.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $27,450 | $27,390 | $21,390 | $35,760 | 150 |
| Georgia | $30,650 | $30,580 | $22,580 | $36,970 | 5,150 |
| United States | $34,920 | $34,890 | $27,440 | $43,190 | 198,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $27,450, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $23,594 a year, or $1,966 a month and $907 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $23,594 | $1,966 |
| Working in AL | $23,161 | $1,930 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for laundry and dry-cleaning workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $27,450 buys what about $30,740 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 12th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($31,860).
Highest-paying cities for laundry and dry-cleaning workers
Denver, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($49,790).
- Denver, CO$49,790
- San Jose, CA$45,310
- San Francisco, CA$44,360
- Napa, CA$43,190
- Seattle, WA$43,040
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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do laundry and dry-cleaning workers make an hour in Columbus?
$13.20 an hour on average, and $13.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level laundry and dry-cleaning workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the laundry and dry-cleaning workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $23,594 a year ($1,966 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,450.
Do laundry and dry-cleaning workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($34,920).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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