SOC 51-6011
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Risk Score
⚠️55/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥195,360
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$34K
$26K – $42K
Projected Growth
📈+5.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖31/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers face a risk score of 55/100 — 11 points above the national average of 44. With only 31/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $34K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 55/100, Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 195,360 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in coordinating workflow across diverse production teams and handling non-standard materials and configurations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 65% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 74% |
| Supervisors of Production Workers | 34 | $71K | 72% |