Janitors and cleaners in Lake County, Indiana
Lake County, Indiana has 61 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 725 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.1 across Indiana.
Lake County ranks 48 of 63 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $24,539 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 61
- Their employees
- 725
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Janitors and cleaners in Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 61 | 1,217 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 725 | 17,830 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $17,791,000 | $467,548,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lake County
| Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.2% (±0.4 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.5% (±0.4 points) | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.3% (±0.8 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 217,436 (±112) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.2% (±0.4 points) in Lake County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 4.5% (±0.4 points) in Lake County, higher than across Indiana (3.4%).
Households that rent: 28.3% (±0.8 points) in Lake County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Places in Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Township (Lake County) | 154,735 | 83.5% | 34.4% |
| Calumet Township | 90,784 | 87.0% | 45.3% |
| Hammond | 76,768 | 88.5% | 37.6% |
| St. John Township | 70,429 | 33.3% | 13.0% |
| Gary | 68,113 | 88.5% | 50.9% |
| Ross Township (Lake County) | 48,648 | 48.8% | 29.6% |
| Hobart Township | 40,326 | 70.0% | 28.1% |
| Center Township (Lake County) | 39,607 | 45.3% | 12.5% |
| Merrillville | 36,476 | 52.1% | 29.5% |
| Crown Point | 34,393 | 41.1% | 14.5% |
| Schererville | 29,701 | 32.6% | 20.1% |
| Hobart | 29,558 | 65.4% | 30.5% |
| East Chicago | 26,022 | 90.8% | 57.1% |
| Munster | 23,733 | 68.6% | 13.0% |
| Highland | 23,680 | 72.8% | 21.6% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaPorte County | 14 | 2.8 | −0.0 |
| Scott County | 3 | 2.8 | −0.0 |
| Henry County | 6 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Miami County | 4 | 2.7 | −0.1 |
| Grant County | 8 | 2.7 | −0.1 |
| Randolph County | 3 | 2.6 | −0.2 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Indiana
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 Lake County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 61 janitorial service businesses with employees in Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Lake County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Lake 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 Indiana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake County, Indiana
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