Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
SOC Code: 51-6011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $34,029 | $39,270 | $44,533 | $49,774 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,509 | $38,334 | $43,139 | $47,965 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $31,221 | $36,608 | $41,995 | $47,382 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $40,144 | $42,203 | $44,283 | $46,342 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $38,126 | $40,789 | $43,472 | $46,134 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $31,034 | $35,880 | $40,747 | $45,594 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $26,686 | $32,781 | $38,854 | $44,949 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $37,835 | $40,082 | $42,307 | $44,554 |
| Napa, CA | $37,835 | $39,790 | $41,725 | $43,680 |
| Anchorage, AK | $32,469 | $36,088 | $39,707 | $43,326 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Administration and Management | 2.7 |
| Chemistry | 2.4 |
| Law and Government | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 65.2% |
| High school diploma | 34.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
- 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.
- Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
- Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
- Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
- Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
- Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
- Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Technology Skills
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