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Laundry Worker

Personal Services
Clothing and Fabric Workers
Laundry Worker

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.

At a Glance

Laundry Worker earns an average of $31,291/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.5–1.5 years. Top skills: Operations, Housekeeping, English Language.

Avg Annual Salary

$31,291/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

0.5–1.5 years

Job Postings

23

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$33,800/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+5.4%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (10)

Housekeeping

5.0

Lifting Ability

4.7

Security Policies

4.5

Property Management Systems

4.4

Textiles

4.0

Nursing

3.9

Reservations

3.8

Long-Term Care

3.7

Disinfecting

3.6

Packaging And Labeling

3.6

Common Skills (19)

Operations

5.0

Cleanliness

4.8

Linens

4.8

Customer Service

4.8

Sorting

4.7

Management

4.6

Detail Oriented

4.5

Arithmetic

4.4

Communication

4.3

Self-Starter

4.3

Teamwork

4.2

Personal Integrity

4.2

Checklists

4.1

Quick Learning

4.0

Strong Work Ethic

3.9

Problem Reporting

3.8

Multitasking

3.7

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.1

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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