Janitors and cleaners in Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County, Iowa has 33 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 686 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Iowa.
Black Hawk County ranks 14 of 46 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $21,070 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $36,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 33
- Their employees
- 686
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.6
Janitors and cleaners in Black Hawk County: businesses and jobs
| Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 33 | 647 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 686 | 10,296 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $14,454,000 | $272,081,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Black Hawk County
| Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.6% (±0.8 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 33.8% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 58,991 (±109) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 5.0% (±0.7 points) in Black Hawk County, higher than across Iowa (4.0%).
Households that rent: 33.8% (±1.3 points) in Black Hawk County, higher than across Iowa (28.3%).
Places in Black Hawk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 67,008 | 76.4% | 37.9% |
| Cedar Falls | 40,888 | 58.3% | 36.0% |
| Evansdale | 4,518 | 72.8% | 39.2% |
| Hudson | 2,699 | 60.0% | 9.9% |
| La Porte City | 2,071 | 79.6% | 22.1% |
| Elk Run Heights | 964 | 80.4% | 6.8% |
| Raymond | 899 | 55.7% | 6.5% |
| Dunkerton | 821 | 66.3% | 15.4% |
| Gilbertville | 761 | 65.4% | 13.6% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Black Hawk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 8 | 5.6 | −0.0 |
| Clinton County | 12 | 5.6 | −0.0 |
| Linn County | 57 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Shelby County | 3 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Woodbury County | 23 | 5.3 | −0.3 |
| Webster County | 9 | 5.3 | −0.3 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Iowa
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 Black Hawk County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Black Hawk County?
The Census Bureau counts 33 janitorial service businesses with employees in Black Hawk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Black Hawk County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $36,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Black Hawk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Black Hawk 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 Iowa (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Hawk County, Iowa
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