Janitors and cleaners in Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County, California has 119 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 1,004 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across California.
Santa Barbara County ranks 4 of 48 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $31,668 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
- 119
- Their employees
- 1,004
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Janitors and cleaners in Santa Barbara County: businesses and jobs
| Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 119 | 6,956 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 1,004 | 116,330 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $31,795,000 | $4,202,569,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Santa Barbara County
| Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.6% (±0.6 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 6.0% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 47.6% (±0.9 points) | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 160,592 (±195) | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.6% (±0.6 points) in Santa Barbara County, lower than across California (13.6%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 6.0% (±0.5 points) in Santa Barbara County, higher than across California (4.9%).
Households that rent: 47.6% (±0.9 points) in Santa Barbara County, higher than across California (44.1%).
Places in Santa Barbara County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | 110,462 | 46.7% | 49.8% |
| Santa Barbara | 87,779 | 73.5% | 60.1% |
| Lompoc | 43,646 | 58.0% | 51.0% |
| Goleta | 32,685 | 65.3% | 49.3% |
| Orcutt | 31,454 | 47.9% | 22.7% |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 28,295 | 71.8% | 25.4% |
| Isla Vista | 13,920 | 60.6% | 98.8% |
| Carpinteria | 13,036 | 64.2% | 38.5% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 12,121 | 43.9% | 85.3% |
| Montecito | 9,031 | 64.3% | 24.2% |
| Guadalupe | 8,566 | 35.4% | 44.6% |
| Vandenberg Village | 6,776 | 71.5% | 25.2% |
| Solvang | 6,034 | 44.5% | 43.0% |
| Buellton | 5,074 | 26.6% | 41.3% |
| Santa Ynez | 4,467 | 55.1% | 35.1% |
Counties in California with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Santa Barbara County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County | 215 | 7.5 | +0.1 |
| Monterey County | 101 | 6.9 | −0.5 |
| Napa County | 44 | 7.9 | +0.5 |
| Marin County | 76 | 6.8 | −0.6 |
| Contra Costa County | 277 | 6.5 | −1.0 |
| Santa Clara County | 418 | 6.0 | −1.4 |
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 Santa Barbara County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Santa Barbara County?
The Census Bureau counts 119 janitorial service businesses with employees in Santa Barbara County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Santa Barbara 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 — Santa Barbara County, California
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Figures last updated on .