The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Laundry services and dry cleaners
- Nursing and residential care facilities
- Hotels
- Hospitals
Outlook
Growth for laundry and dry cleaning workers is expected to grow at an average rate. A growing population will continue to demand laundry and dry cleaning services. However, many people are choosing to purchase clothing that can be cleaned at home.
Many job openings will occur as workers leave their jobs for jobs that pay better. This is common in careers that require little training.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers (CIS 100353)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
6,165 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
845 High |
| Champaign Area |
108 Small |
& |
5.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
116 Small |
& |
-1.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,858 Large |
& |
1.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
393 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
46 Small |
& |
2.2% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
276 Medium |
& |
-2.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Du Page County |
579 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
79 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
128 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-4.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
80 Small |
& |
-3.8% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
333 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| McHenry County |
116 Small |
& |
-10.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
90 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
135 Medium |
& |
5.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
274 Medium |
& |
-2.2% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
112 Small |
& |
-1.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
83 Small |
& |
10.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
163 Small |
& |
-0.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
53 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
148 Small |
& |
4.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
128 Small |
& |
0.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
30 Very small |
& |
-6.7% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
250 Medium |
& |
11.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| United States |
202,600 Large |
& |
5.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
31,900 High |