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What does it mean to work as a Laundry Attendant?

As a laundry attendant, you primarily work in the textile industry handling machines that bleach, dye, and wash textiles. Your tasks may vary but usually involve monitoring and adjusting the machines, handling chemicals and dyes, and ensuring that the products meet quality standards. Laundry attendants are also often responsible for maintaining and cleaning the equipment.

Education and Qualifications

Working as a laundry attendant typically does not require specific formal education, although a high school education in industrial manufacturing or textiles can be advantageous. Many employers also provide internal training and on-the-job learning to ensure that you have the necessary skills to operate the machines and handle the chemicals used in the process.

Salary for Laundry Attendants

The average salary for a laundry attendant is 26 500 SEK per month. However, there is a gender pay gap; men earn an average of 26 400 SEK while women earn 26 600 SEK, meaning that women earn approximately 101% of what men do in the profession.

Since the last measurement, the average salary for the profession has increased from 26 600 SEK to 26 500 SEK. The highest salary for a laundry attendant is 28500 SEK, held by a man working as a privately employed executive with a 3-year high school education. The highest salary for a woman in the same profession is 27500 SEK. The lowest salary for a laundry attendant is 23300 SEK, held by a man working in the municipal sector with less than 9 years of pre-high school education. The lowest salary for a woman in the same profession is 24200 SEK.

Labor Market and Outlook

According to the Employment Service, there is limited data to make an exact assessment of the job prospects for laundry attendants. The profession is part of a broader category within industrial manufacturing, which means that the job market can vary depending on the region and specific industry. However, there is generally always a need for machine operators in the textile industry, which can provide stable job opportunities for those interested.