Career Outlook for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Also known as:  Drycleaner, Launderer, Laundress, Laundry Attendant, Laundry Equipment Operator, Laundry Operator, Laundry Sorter, Laundry Worker, Precision Dyer
The overall job outlook for Laundry or Dry-Cleaning Worker careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 6.31 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.05 percent per year. Demand for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is expected to go up, with an expected 37,180 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.27 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in the following states
California 19,470
Texas 17,970
New York 16,580
Florida 13,070
Illinois 8,650
Ohio 7,150
Pennsylvania 7,040
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Guam 100
Virgin Islands 240
Alaska 310
Vermont 370
Wyoming 480
District of Columbia 590
North Dakota 680