Personal and Laundry Services: NAICS 812
About the Personal and Laundry Services subsector
The personal and laundry services subsector is part of the other services (except public administration) sector.
Industries in the Personal and Laundry Services subsector group establishments that provide personal and laundry services to individuals, households, and businesses. Services performed include: personal care services; death care services; laundry and drycleaning services; and a wide range of other personal services, such as pet care (except veterinary) services, photofinishing services, temporary parking services, and dating services.
North American Industry Classification System
The personal and laundry services subsector consists of these industry groups:
- Personal Care Services: NAICS 8121
- Death Care Services: NAICS 8122
- Drycleaning and Laundry Services: NAICS 8123
- Other Personal Services: NAICS 8129
Workforce Statistics
This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in personal and laundry services.
While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households.
The following tables present an overview of the industry including
the number of jobs,
the unemployment rate of those previously employed in the industry,
mass layoffs,
data for occupations common to the industry,
and projections of occupational employment change.
Employment, Unemployment, and Layoffs
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Current Population Survey, Mass Layoff Statistics)
Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
Employment by Occupation
Data series |
Employment, 2011 |
Counter and rental clerks |
58,490 |
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers |
22,710 |
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
318,020 |
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers |
104,280 |
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials |
44,250 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Projections
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for personal and laundry services.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
Earnings and Hours
This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours.
The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours are shown.
In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in personal and laundry services.
Earnings and Hours of All Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings and Hours of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings by Occupation
Data series |
Wages, 2011 |
Hourly |
Annual |
Median |
Mean |
Median |
Mean |
Counter and rental clerks |
$9.04 |
$9.78 |
$18,810 |
$20,350 |
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers |
$16.82 |
$18.55 |
$34,980 |
$38,580 |
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
$10.92 |
$12.77 |
$22,700 |
$26,550 |
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers |
$9.28 |
$9.93 |
$19,300 |
$20,660 |
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials |
$9.34 |
$9.78 |
$19,420 |
$20,340 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and Illnesses
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in personal and laundry services. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
Workplace Trends
This section presents data on the number of establishments in personal and laundry services.
Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Other BLS Resources
Career Guide to Industries
To learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on:
September 27, 2012