Drycleaning and laundry services
NAICS Code: 812300
BLS projects Drycleaning and laundry services to grow +1.9% through 2034 - 0.5 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 43% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Drycleaning and laundry services sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Drycleaning and laundry services sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
1.9% Top 57% higher than 43% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: +1.9% projected BLS growth for Drycleaning and laundry services .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 812300 · 261,600 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Drycleaning and laundry services.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Drycleaning and laundry services (NAICS 812300) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Residential mental health and substance abuse facilities | 264,300 | +10.6% |
| Other food manufacturing | 262,500 | +8.4% |
| Drycleaning and laundry services | 261,600 | +1.9% |
| Junior colleges; state | 260,700 | +1.7% |
| Machine shops | 259,000 | +0.4% |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 258,200 | +5.9% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Drycleaning and laundry services?
As of 2024, the Drycleaning and laundry services industry employs approximately 261,600 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Drycleaning and laundry services growing or declining?
The Drycleaning and laundry services industry is projected to grow by 1.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +4,900 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Drycleaning and laundry services?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Drycleaning and laundry services. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Drycleaning and laundry services industry?
AI impact on the Drycleaning and laundry services industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts