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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊDry Cleaning Coordinator
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Dry Cleaning Coordinator

The dry cleaning counter leader β€” supervising customer service and garment intake in a service-focused retail environment.

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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Dry Cleaning Coordinators
Wholesale & Distribution Β· 28%Financial Services Β· 21%Retail Β· 11%Technology & Information Β· 9%Professional Services Β· 7%Manufacturing Β· 6%
Job markets for Dry Cleaning Coordinators
Where Dry Cleaning Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~366 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Dry Cleaning Coordinator

As a Dry Cleaning Coordinator, you're supervising the front-end of a dry cleaning operation. You're managing counter staff, handling customer issues, overseeing garment intake and tagging, and ensuring orders are tracked correctly through the system. It's retail meets service β€” every garment is a promise to a customer that you'll return it clean and undamaged.

Your day revolves around the rhythm of drop-off and pickup. Mornings might be heavy with customers dropping off on their way to work; evenings with pickups. You're checking that garments are properly tagged and noted for special instructions, resolving issues when something isn't ready or doesn't look right, and making sure the counter runs efficiently during rushes.

The hardest part is the accountability for other people's clothing. When something goes wrong β€” a stain didn't come out, a garment was damaged, or an order was lost β€” you're the face of the business to an unhappy customer. You need to handle complaints professionally while protecting the business. The people who succeed here are calm under pressure and genuinely care about customer service.

What people in this role value
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Dry Cleaning Coordinator
Volume levelService mixSame-day pressureRoute vs walk-inMulti-location
Dry cleaning coordination varies by business model and volume. High-volume urban locations are different from neighborhood cleaners. Some operations emphasize speed (same-day service); others focus on quality. Route/delivery operations have different logistics than walk-in focused shops. Multi-location operations may have centralized production with satellite drop points.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

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

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Dry Cleaning Coordinators (SOC 41-1012.00), not just this title Β· 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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Dry Cleaning CoordinatorJunior Sales LeaderJunior Sales CounselorJunior Sales Team LeaderJunior Circulation Crew LeaderJunior Subscription Crew LeaderJunior Party Plan Sales Unit AdvisorJunior Party Plan Sales Unit Sales Leader
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What it takes to advance
1
Production understanding
Managing the business requires knowing the cleaning operations
2
Customer relationship building
Repeat business depends on personal relationships
3
Business operations
Store management includes staffing, inventory, equipment
Lateral Moves
Route Coordinator
If you want to move into delivery and logistics side
Retail Service Coordinator
If you want similar service retail in a different industry
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What's the daily volume of garments processed?
What services beyond dry cleaning are offered?
How is the operation structured β€” production on-site or centralized?
What systems are used for order tracking?
What does the customer base look like β€” residential, corporate, or mixed?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

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

$49K–$162K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
219K
U.S. Employment
0%
10yr Growth
25K
Annual Openings

How Dry Cleaning Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Management of Personnel ResourcesActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementPersuasionNegotiation
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-1012.00

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midDry Cleaning Manager$84KseniorSales Supervisor$90KseniorCustomer Service Supervisor$75KmidSales Leader$84KmidSales Counselor$84KmidSales Team Leader$84K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Dry Cleaning Coordinator

What does a Dry Cleaning Coordinator do?

The dry cleaning counter leader β€” supervising customer service and garment intake in a service-focused retail environment.

How much does a Dry Cleaning Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Dry Cleaning Coordinator is about $84K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $49K to $162K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Dry Cleaning Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Management of Personnel Resources, Active Listening, Speaking, Monitoring, and Social Perceptiveness.

What education do you need to be a Dry Cleaning Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Dry Cleaning Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 0% through 2034, with roughly 219,010 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Dry Cleaning Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Dry Cleaning Manager, Sales Supervisor, and Customer Service Supervisor.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.