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 decline. 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 |
7,684 Large |
& |
7.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,113 High |
| Champaign Area |
121 Small |
& |
9.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
122 Small |
& |
1.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,511 Large |
& |
13.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
539 High |
| Decatur Area |
86 Small |
& |
-31.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
391 Medium |
& |
8.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
56 Few |
| Du Page County |
836 Medium |
& |
9.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
124 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
150 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
43 Small |
& |
-4.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
140 Medium |
& |
-19.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Lake County |
452 Medium |
& |
10.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
68 Few |
| McHenry County |
151 Medium |
& |
-8.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
100 Small |
& |
7.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
148 Medium |
& |
-6.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
258 Medium |
& |
13.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
122 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
88 Small |
& |
-2.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
203 Medium |
& |
-5.4% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
54 Small |
& |
3.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
162 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
161 Medium |
& |
-5.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
33 Small |
& |
-6.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
346 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| United States |
184,400 Large |
& |
-1.3% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
24,500 Moderate |