51-6011.00

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.

High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 72% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 71% probability of automation for this role

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72%

of jobs safer

290

jobs riskier than this

+5.4%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Laundry and dry-cleaning workers perform garment inspection, spotting, pressing, and cleaning in environments where automation is limited to industrial washing and pressing equipment. AI garment identification and sorting systems are being piloted, but stain treatment decisions and delicate fabric handling require human judgment. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; commercial laundry is growing with healthcare linen services, and the physical inspection and finishing work is not credibly automated.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$33,800

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+5.4%

Faster than average

Education Required

No formal educational credential

Job Zone 1 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

7.6

8.3

9.1

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →