Laundry/Dry-Cleaning Worker

Code: 51-6011.00

Also known as: Dry Cleaner, Laundry Aide, Laundry Assistant, Laundry Attendant, Laundry Housekeeper, Laundry Technician, Laundry Worker, Personal Clothing Laundry Aide, Spotter

Description: Taking time out of your busy day to do laundry, wash fabrics or gently clean an important business suit can be a logistical nightmare. Thankfully, individuals and businesses can turn to Laundry and Dry-cleaning workers to clean drapes, linens, clothes and other articles using washing, drying and dry-cleaning machines. Most of these workers learn their trade on the job.

Laundry/Dry-Cleaning Worker

Typical wages


10% $19,130
25% $21,890
Median $25,470
75% $30,030
90% $35,310
10% $9.2
25% $10.52
Median $12.24
75% $14.44
90% $16.98

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
215,200
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
215,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 25,600