Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
32 tasks analyzed
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading. | - | - | - |
| Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents. | - | - | - |
| Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives. | - | - | - |
| Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation. | - | - | - |
| Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$33,800
per year
Mean Wage
$33,990
per year
Employment
195K
workers
Wage Range
$26,270 - $42,370
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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