Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%