Janitors and cleaners in Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County, Iowa has 22 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 169 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Iowa.
Dubuque County ranks 22 of 46 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $27,385 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
- 22
- Their employees
- 169
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.1
Janitors and cleaners in Dubuque County: businesses and jobs
| Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 647 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 169 | 10,296 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $4,628,000 | $272,081,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Dubuque County
| Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.7% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 43,288 (±88) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.7% (±0.8 points) in Dubuque County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.9% (±0.6 points) in Dubuque County, lower than across Iowa (4.0%).
Households that rent: 26.7% (±1.2 points) in Dubuque County, lower than across Iowa (28.3%).
Places in Dubuque County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 59,174 | 72.5% | 34.2% |
| Asbury | 5,989 | 17.7% | 8.4% |
| Dyersville | 4,423 | 54.8% | 20.2% |
| Cascade | 2,375 | 54.5% | 28.5% |
| Peosta | 2,040 | 8.1% | 12.3% |
| Epworth | 1,894 | 49.7% | 15.4% |
| Farley | 1,889 | 54.3% | 26.1% |
| Worthington | 431 | 87.6% | 4.8% |
| New Vienna | 372 | 77.3% | 9.9% |
| Holy Cross | 280 | 67.9% | 31.5% |
| Rickardsville | 234 | 66.0% | 3.2% |
| Luxemburg | 229 | 74.1% | 3.1% |
| Sherrill | 162 | 72.8% | 18.2% |
| Centralia | 117 | 60.0% | 20.0% |
| Bernard | 112 | 81.8% | 5.8% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dubuque County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County | 8 | 5.1 | +0.0 |
| Hardin County | 4 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Scott County | 39 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Webster County | 9 | 5.3 | +0.2 |
| Woodbury County | 23 | 5.3 | +0.2 |
| Marshall County | 8 | 4.7 | −0.4 |
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 Dubuque County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Dubuque County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 janitorial service businesses with employees in Dubuque County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Dubuque 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 — Dubuque County, Iowa
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