Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in California
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers operate machines that wash, dry-clean, and finish various fabrics and materials like garments, linens, carpets, and leather goods. They work in commercial laundries, dry-cleaning facilities, and industrial plants, handling both household and industrial items In California the median pay is $37,790 a year, 8% above the national median of $34,890.
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Openings in California and remote
- LAUNDRY WORKER NA-02 · U.S. Marine Corps · Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California · $18.66–$18.66
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
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Knowledge areas
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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 51-6011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.