2000 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

SIC 721 - Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in SIC Industry Group 721 - Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services.

SIC Industry Group 721 - Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services is part of: SIC Major Group 72 - Personal Services.

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SIC 721 - Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services

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Industry Total top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
00-0000 Industry Total 441,240 100.00% $8.14 $10.01 $20,810 0.8 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 17,230 3.90% $22.76 $27.97 $58,180 2.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 2,530 0.57% $36.48 $40.17 $83,550 4.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 8,570 1.94% $22.54 $28.03 $58,300 4.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 80 0.02% $19.13 $23.11 $48,070 7.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 120 0.03% $30.82 $33.55 $69,790 8.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 2,250 0.51% $20.45 $23.09 $48,030 2.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,090 0.25% $15.17 $17.09 $35,540 3.0 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 550 0.12% $27.36 $30.82 $64,100 7.9 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 410 0.09% $22.03 $24.04 $50,000 6.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 390 0.09% $25.91 $28.17 $58,580 3.3 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 0.02% $29.20 $27.84 $57,900 6.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers (4) (4) $41.73 $41.33 $85,960 6.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (4) (4) $20.70 $25.23 $52,480 16.1 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,740 0.39% $18.90 $20.24 $42,110 3.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (4) (4) $19.99 $22.85 $47,520 16.6 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 0.02% $13.43 $17.64 $36,690 12.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 0.01% $20.38 $20.38 $42,380 8.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 260 0.06% $17.94 $19.79 $41,170 7.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 760 0.17% $19.62 $20.44 $42,510 4.6 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (4) (4) $6.24 $6.46 $13,440 11.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 460 0.10% $22.05 $23.85 $49,600 7.6 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 170 0.04% $21.42 $25.78 $53,630 5.9 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 210 0.05% $22.07 $22.16 $46,090 15.0 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 150 0.03% $28.53 $28.77 $59,830 5.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers (4) (4) $28.01 $29.42 $61,200 4.6 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (4) (4) $14.11 $15.18 $31,570 10.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (4) (4) $13.97 $15.11 $31,430 14.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 190 0.04% $22.12 $20.56 $42,770 7.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 140 0.03% $23.41 $22.80 $47,420 3.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 110 0.02% $8.40 $10.12 $21,060 5.7 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 90 0.02% $8.29 $9.70 $20,170 6.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 460 0.10% $6.62 $7.40 $15,390 7.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers (4) (4) $6.03 $6.15 $12,800 9.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 230 0.05% $6.98 $7.46 $15,510 14.8 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 25,890 5.87% $8.58 $9.27 $19,270 1.8 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 1,450 0.33% $13.66 $14.91 $31,010 4.5 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (4) (4) $14.41 $15.13 $31,480 10.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 22,040 5.00% $8.53 $8.94 $18,600 1.9 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,380 0.31% $7.34 $7.52 $15,640 3.9 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 70 0.02% $8.65 $9.67 $20,110 6.2 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,370 0.31% $9.34 $9.68 $20,140 7.5 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 250 0.06% $15.34 $15.41 $32,050 6.1 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 74,970 16.99% $7.31 $8.77 $18,240 1.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 2,090 0.47% $12.16 $14.30 $29,730 5.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,210 0.50% $12.93 $15.57 $32,380 4.0 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 13,090 2.97% $6.62 $6.91 $14,380 2.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 45,470 10.31% $6.99 $7.30 $15,190 0.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,600 0.36% $8.05 $10.19 $21,190 9.3 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (4) (4) $25.83 $27.19 $56,550 11.0 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 870 0.20% $13.33 $14.39 $29,930 10.1 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 2,090 0.47% $8.08 $8.59 $17,870 5.0 %
  41-9091 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers (4) (4) $15.02 $14.61 $30,390 4.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 31,100 7.05% $9.68 $10.48 $21,800 1.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 2,060 0.47% $15.55 $16.58 $34,480 2.5 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 180 0.04% $10.23 $10.57 $21,990 2.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 760 0.17% $11.37 $11.72 $24,370 1.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,930 0.66% $11.09 $11.61 $24,140 2.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 520 0.12% $12.08 $11.93 $24,810 2.2 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 0.01% $11.65 $11.30 $23,510 8.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 7,040 1.60% $9.76 $10.16 $21,130 3.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 220 0.05% $8.45 $8.97 $18,650 4.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 680 0.15% $8.27 $9.09 $18,910 4.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 210 0.05% $14.27 $14.12 $29,370 2.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 820 0.19% $8.34 $8.76 $18,220 2.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 180 0.04% $11.36 $11.89 $24,730 3.1 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,860 0.42% $8.34 $8.96 $18,630 1.9 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,180 0.27% $8.05 $8.44 $17,550 3.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3,280 0.74% $8.37 $8.74 $18,190 1.3 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 140 0.03% $7.18 $7.20 $14,980 3.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,230 0.28% $13.70 $14.02 $29,150 2.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,780 0.40% $9.60 $9.89 $20,580 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 190 0.04% $11.14 $12.30 $25,580 3.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 490 0.11% $9.62 $9.66 $20,090 2.0 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (4) (4) $8.59 $8.83 $18,370 3.8 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (4) (4) $8.38 $8.91 $18,530 3.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,650 1.05% $9.20 $9.47 $19,690 1.5 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 0.01% $8.61 $8.80 $18,300 5.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 1,000 0.23% $12.25 $12.88 $26,800 7.0 %
  47-2031 Carpenters (4) (4) $13.35 $13.59 $28,260 3.9 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (4) (4) $13.17 $14.87 $30,930 3.3 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers (4) (4) $9.64 $9.72 $20,210 3.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance (4) (4) $11.26 $12.01 $24,980 7.0 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 8,090 1.83% $12.89 $13.67 $28,430 1.7 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 490 0.11% $19.50 $19.59 $40,740 4.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 110 0.02% $15.35 $15.30 $31,830 5.0 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 370 0.08% $12.65 $12.62 $26,250 3.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 120 0.03% $17.04 $18.25 $37,970 8.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 5,890 1.33% $12.52 $13.25 $27,560 2.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 430 0.10% $15.08 $15.26 $31,750 2.1 %
  49-9093 Fabric Menders, Except Garment 50 0.01% $10.08 $12.79 $26,610 20.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 180 0.04% $11.70 $11.64 $24,200 4.7 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 234,740 53.20% $7.75 $8.46 $17,600 0.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 14,250 3.23% $14.33 $15.73 $32,710 2.5 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4) (4) $7.74 $7.58 $15,760 3.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110,740 25.10% $7.55 $7.98 $16,600 0.9 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 76,750 17.39% $7.60 $7.80 $16,230 1.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 5,330 1.21% $7.98 $8.50 $17,670 1.9 %
  51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers (4) (4) $8.53 $7.73 $16,080 17.3 %
  51-6042 Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (4) (4) $9.64 $9.40 $19,550 4.5 %
  51-6051 Sewers, Hand 1,930 0.44% $8.19 $8.52 $17,730 2.6 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 4,030 0.91% $8.47 $9.59 $19,940 5.7 %
  51-6061 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders 340 0.08% $6.99 $7.27 $15,110 6.2 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4) (4) $10.82 $10.99 $22,870 9.5 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 40 0.01% $11.40 $11.83 $24,610 3.8 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 10,410 2.36% $7.70 $8.35 $17,370 2.9 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 260 0.06% $7.52 $7.95 $16,530 4.0 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (4) (4) $8.25 $8.45 $17,580 6.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers (4) (4) $7.32 $7.57 $15,750 6.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 43,690 9.90% $11.03 $12.04 $25,050 1.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 0.01% $14.40 $14.07 $29,270 7.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 2,750 0.62% $16.08 $16.29 $33,890 3.6 %
  53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (4) (4) $14.83 $13.84 $28,790 9.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 20,940 4.75% $13.79 $13.88 $28,870 2.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 320 0.07% $14.59 $16.03 $33,340 9.1 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 8,540 1.94% $10.24 $10.90 $22,670 1.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 250 0.06% $10.23 $11.00 $22,880 9.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (4) (4) $7.13 $7.04 $14,640 7.1 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 6,240 1.41% $8.02 $8.28 $17,220 2.0 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 590 0.13% $7.05 $7.37 $15,340 4.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,900 0.66% $7.49 $7.59 $15,780 2.3 %

About 2000 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(4) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.

The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.



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Last Modified Date: November 15, 2001