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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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
209,330 | 1.3 % | $12.22 | $25,420 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $8.89 | $10.06 | $11.64 | $13.72 | $16.33 |
Annual Wage (2) | $18,500 | $20,920 | $24,220 | $28,540 | $33,970 |
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 | 108,190 | 36.83 | $11.95 | $24,850 |
Traveler Accommodation | 37,830 | 1.84 | $12.38 | $25,760 |
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | 21,280 | 1.33 | $11.71 | $24,370 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 7,170 | 0.13 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 7,140 | 0.33 | $12.37 | $25,740 |
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 | 108,190 | 36.83 | $11.95 | $24,850 |
Traveler Accommodation | 37,830 | 1.84 | $12.38 | $25,760 |
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | 21,280 | 1.33 | $11.71 | $24,370 |
Facilities Support Services | 1,390 | 0.85 | $11.51 | $23,950 |
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | 2,090 | 0.60 | $12.53 | $26,070 |
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) | 1,050 | 0.05 | $17.92 | $37,280 |
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | 1,380 | 0.06 | $17.18 | $35,730 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 60 | 0.01 | $16.23 | $33,760 |
Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 260 | 0.05 | $14.59 | $30,340 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | 1,560 | 0.03 | $14.33 | $29,800 |
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 | 16,540 | 0.95 | 0.67 | $14.49 | $30,140 |
Florida | 15,770 | 1.79 | 1.26 | $11.26 | $23,420 |
New York | 15,640 | 1.64 | 1.15 | $13.83 | $28,760 |
Texas | 14,590 | 1.17 | 0.82 | $11.60 | $24,130 |
Illinois | 8,450 | 1.40 | 0.98 | $12.29 | $25,570 |
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 | 4,090 | 2.94 | 2.06 | $12.19 | $25,360 |
Hawaii | 1,800 | 2.83 | 1.99 | $15.45 | $32,130 |
Rhode Island | 1,200 | 2.49 | 1.75 | $14.25 | $29,640 |
Louisiana | 4,770 | 2.48 | 1.74 | $11.53 | $23,970 |
North Dakota | 890 | 2.11 | 1.48 | $13.51 | $28,100 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
District of Columbia | 680 | 0.93 | 0.66 | $17.88 | $37,190 |
Hawaii | 1,800 | 2.83 | 1.99 | $15.45 | $32,130 |
Alaska | 530 | 1.68 | 1.18 | $15.09 | $31,380 |
Washington | 3,450 | 1.04 | 0.73 | $14.70 | $30,580 |
California | 16,540 | 0.95 | 0.67 | $14.49 | $30,140 |
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-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 17,090 | 1.77 | 1.24 | $13.26 | $27,590 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 6,310 | 1.01 | 0.71 | $14.19 | $29,510 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 6,180 | 1.32 | 0.93 | $12.65 | $26,320 |
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 4,940 | 1.87 | 1.31 | $10.87 | $22,600 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 4,330 | 1.36 | 0.96 | $12.84 | $26,720 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 4,050 | 1.45 | 1.02 | $13.96 | $29,030 |
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 3,720 | 2.88 | 2.02 | $11.68 | $24,300 |
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV | 3,530 | 3.46 | 2.43 | $12.15 | $25,280 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,290 | 1.20 | 0.84 | $11.46 | $23,830 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 3,230 | 1.06 | 0.74 | $11.79 | $24,530 |