Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker Career

Job Description: Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.


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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$23,210

Median Hourly Wage

$11.16*

Total Employed Nationally

207,710


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.