Janitors and cleaners in Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County, California has 277 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 2,944 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across California.
Contra Costa County ranks 7 of 48 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,081 per employee a year.
Across California, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $38,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 277
- Their employees
- 2,944
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Janitors and cleaners in Contra Costa County: businesses and jobs
| Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 277 | 6,956 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 2,944 | 116,330 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $129,774,000 | $4,202,569,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Contra Costa County
| Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 3.1% (±0.2 points) | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.0% (±0.5 points) | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 429,260 (±163) | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.7% (±0.4 points) in Contra Costa County, lower than across California (13.6%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 3.1% (±0.2 points) in Contra Costa County, lower than across California (4.9%).
Households that rent: 32.0% (±0.5 points) in Contra Costa County, lower than across California (44.1%).
Places in Contra Costa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 124,035 | 73.9% | 38.4% |
| Antioch | 116,477 | 41.1% | 36.4% |
| Richmond | 115,505 | 65.8% | 45.3% |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | 24.5% | 29.1% |
| Pittsburg | 76,257 | 43.7% | 37.7% |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | 66.2% | 35.6% |
| Brentwood | 65,208 | 10.4% | 17.8% |
| Oakley | 45,183 | 13.9% | 21.2% |
| Danville | 43,401 | 51.0% | 14.5% |
| Martinez | 36,903 | 58.1% | 29.2% |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | 62.3% | 37.4% |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | 64.0% | 58.0% |
| Hercules | 26,302 | 16.0% | 20.8% |
| El Cerrito | 25,994 | 82.0% | 41.4% |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | 78.9% | 22.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Contra Costa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County | 76 | 6.8 | +0.3 |
| Santa Clara County | 418 | 6.0 | −0.5 |
| Monterey County | 101 | 6.9 | +0.5 |
| Ventura County | 174 | 5.9 | −0.6 |
| San Diego County | 710 | 5.7 | −0.8 |
| Orange County | 640 | 5.6 | −0.9 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in California
Federal rules and model codes for janitors and cleaners
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Contra Costa County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Contra Costa County?
The Census Bureau counts 277 janitorial service businesses with employees in Contra Costa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Contra Costa County?
Pay is published by state: across California, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $38,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Contra Costa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Contra Costa County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: janitors and cleaners in California (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Contra Costa County, California
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Figures last updated on .