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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊJunior Laundry Counter Clerk
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Junior Laundry Counter Clerk

The garment care greeter β€” receiving laundry and dry cleaning while providing friendly customer service.

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Industries that often hire Junior Laundry Counter Clerks
Financial ServicesTechnology & InformationReal Estate Β· 48%Retail Β· 20%Consumer Services Β· 13%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 7%
Job markets for Junior Laundry Counter Clerks
Where Junior Laundry Counter Clerk jobs concentrate Β· ~389 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 Junior Laundry Counter Clerk

As a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk, you work the customer counter at laundry or dry cleaning establishments. You receive garments, note customer instructions, provide estimates, process payments, and return cleaned items. It's customer service focused on people's clothing care needs.

Your day involves customer interactions, garment inspection, tagging, payment processing, and item retrieval. You need to understand different fabrics and cleaning requirements well enough to note special instructions and set appropriate expectations. Attention to detail prevents mistakes with customers' valuable clothing.

The hardest part is managing customer expectations and complaints. Customers care deeply about their clothes, and any damage or lost item creates significant upset. You need to handle these situations diplomatically while following company policies. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, patient with customers, and careful with garment handling.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk
Service typeVolume levelPremium vs standardPickup/delivery coordinationTechnology use
Laundry counter work varies by establishment type. Premium dry cleaners emphasize service and garment care knowledge. High-volume operations focus on efficiency. Some locations coordinate pickup and delivery services. Technology varies from handwritten tags to sophisticated tracking systems.
✦ 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 Junior Laundry Counter Clerks (SOC 41-2021.00), 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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What it takes to advance
1
Garment knowledge
Understanding fabrics and care requirements
2
Customer service
Building relationships with regular customers
3
Attention to detail
Preventing mistakes with customer items
Lateral Moves
Dry Cleaning Store Manager
If you want to manage a location
Customer Service Representative β†’
If you want customer service in other industries
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What services does this location offer?
What is the typical customer volume?
What technology is used for tracking and payments?
How are garment issues and complaints handled?
What training is provided on fabric care?
✦ 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.

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

How Junior Laundry Counter Clerk pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringTime ManagementCoordinationWriting
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-2021.00

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midLaundry Counter Clerk$39KmidStore Associate$37KmidCounter Clerk$44KmidShoe Clerk$37KmidLayaway Clerk$37KmidFood Sales Clerk$37K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk

What does a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk do?

The garment care greeter β€” receiving laundry and dry cleaning while providing friendly customer service.

How much does a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk make?

Median pay for a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk is about $39K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $29K to $62K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk need?

Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Service Orientation, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking.

What education do you need to be a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.2% through 2034, with roughly 398,620 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Laundry Counter Clerk?

Closely related roles include Laundry Counter Clerk, Store Associate, and Counter Clerk.

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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.