U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204,820 | 1.4 % | $10.21 | $21,230 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.71 | $8.40 | $9.40 | $11.33 | $14.07 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,040 | $17,470 | $19,540 | $23,570 | $29,270 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | 104,410 | 34.13 | $9.90 | $20,590 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 30,910 | 1.87 | $9.99 | $20,780 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 29,160 | 1.74 | $10.00 | $20,810 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 11,610 | 0.23 | $11.51 | $23,950 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 5,750 | 0.78 | $10.08 | $20,960 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | 104,410 | 34.13 | $9.90 | $20,590 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 30,910 | 1.87 | $9.99 | $20,780 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 29,160 | 1.74 | $10.00 | $20,810 |
| Consumer Goods Rental | 1,610 | 0.79 | $10.02 | $20,840 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 5,750 | 0.78 | $10.08 | $20,960 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,140 | 0.06 | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,610 | 0.07 | $14.26 | $29,660 |
| Home Furnishings Stores | 90 | 0.04 | $12.34 | $25,670 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 340 | 0.01 | $12.23 | $25,450 |
| Offices of Physicians | 200 | 0.01 | $12.16 | $25,280 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 19,470 | 1.39 | 0.86 | $10.28 | $21,390 |
| Texas | 17,970 | 1.78 | 1.11 | $9.34 | $19,420 |
| New York | 16,580 | 1.99 | 1.23 | $11.22 | $23,340 |
| Florida | 13,070 | 1.84 | 1.14 | $9.46 | $19,680 |
| Illinois | 8,650 | 1.56 | 0.97 | $10.64 | $22,120 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 3,010 | 2.71 | 1.68 | $10.56 | $21,960 |
| Hawaii | 1,510 | 2.64 | 1.64 | $14.79 | $30,750 |
| South Dakota | 990 | 2.56 | 1.59 | $9.57 | $19,900 |
| Idaho | 1,520 | 2.56 | 1.59 | $11.99 | $24,940 |
| Rhode Island | 980 | 2.19 | 1.36 | $11.77 | $24,490 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1,510 | 2.64 | 1.64 | $14.79 | $30,750 |
| District of Columbia | 590 | 0.92 | 0.57 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Connecticut | 1,840 | 1.15 | 0.72 | $12.86 | $26,740 |
| Alaska | 310 | 1.02 | 0.63 | $12.60 | $26,210 |
| Idaho | 1,520 | 2.56 | 1.59 | $11.99 | $24,940 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,850 | 1.98 | 1.23 | $11.55 | $24,020 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 8,330 | 2.18 | 1.36 | $9.93 | $20,650 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,240 | 1.48 | 0.92 | $10.99 | $22,860 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,250 | 1.70 | 1.06 | $8.99 | $18,690 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,440 | 1.57 | 0.97 | $9.60 | $19,960 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 3,340 | 2.78 | 1.72 | $11.04 | $22,950 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,280 | 1.43 | 0.89 | $10.88 | $22,630 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,960 | 1.48 | 0.92 | $9.16 | $19,040 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,890 | 1.72 | 1.07 | $9.97 | $20,750 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,680 | 1.62 | 1.00 | $11.66 | $24,260 |