Junior

Junior Dry Cleaners Counter Clerk

The dry cleaning service starter โ€” learning customer service at the counter.

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Job markets for Junior Dry Cleaners Counter Clerks
Employment concentration ยท ~389 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Dry Cleaners Counter Clerk

As a Junior Dry Cleaners Counter Clerk, you're learning to work the customer-facing side of dry cleaning operations โ€” accepting garments, processing orders, handling pickups, and managing customer interactions.

Your day involves greeting customers, tagging garments for cleaning, explaining services and pricing, processing payments, and handling pickups. You're building customer service skills specific to dry cleaning operations.

The work requires attention to detail and customer service skills. You need to note special instructions, check garments for existing damage, and ensure the right items get to the right customers. Junior clerks learn these procedures while developing customer relationships. The people who succeed here are organized, friendly, and careful with customer belongings.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store volumeService typesTechnologyHoursAdvancement path
Counter clerk positions vary by store type. High-volume locations require fast processing; smaller shops allow more customer interaction. Some stores offer additional services like alterations or shoe repair. Technology from basic tagging to sophisticated systems varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Dry Cleaners Counter Clerks (SOC 41-2021.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Customer relations
Building regular customer relationships
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Garment knowledge
Understanding fabrics and care requirements
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Problem resolution
Handling issues with damaged or lost items
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29Kโ€“$62K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
399K
U.S. Employment
+3.2%
10yr Growth
46K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringTime ManagementWritingCoordination
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2021.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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