What do they do?

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.

Also known as:

Dry Cleaner, Laundress, Laundry Aide, Laundry Assistant, Laundry Attendant, Laundry Housekeeper, Laundry Person, Laundry Technician, Laundry Worker, Personal Clothing Laundry Aide, Spotter

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 0.3%

    Change

    Ranks #50 in job growth rate
    1,010

    Job Openings

    Ranks #6 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (44%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (33%)
  • Some college, no degree  (12%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (5%)
  • Associate's degree  (4%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often do these activities:

  • Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.
  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Operate garment treatment equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Count finished products or workpieces.
  • Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains.
  • Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
  • Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
  • Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Test materials, solutions, or samples.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
  • Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.
  • Sew clothing or other articles.
  • Repair textiles or apparel.
  • Operate sewing equipment.
  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 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

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